This book is a definitive reference for the specialty of neuroanesthesiology which integrates basic scientific knowledge with the clinical application of neurosurgical anesthesia. The clinically oriented chapters are clearly organized and cover key clinical points, case presentations and discussions. The fourth edition contains new material on transcranial Doppler, the anesthetic management of patients with neurological disease for non-neurosurgical procedures, perioperative control of cerebral perfusion pressure, functional brain imaging, and jugular and transcranial oxygen measurements. Book Info State Univ. of New York, Brooklyn. A reference for clinical neurosurgeons, offering the latest state-of-the-art knowledge in anesthesia for neurosurgery. Features a collection of international research, covering topics from brain metabolism to ethical considerations in the care of patients with neurosurgical disease. Previous edition: c1994. DNLM: Anesthesia.