AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 10 Intracranial Pressure Management: Digital Version-Index

Index

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This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience nursing reference. It spans foundational nervous-system anatomy, physiology, development, and assessment, alongside diagnostic methods such as imaging, EEG, laboratory testing, and neurological scales.<br /><br />Major clinical topics include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries; ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; seizures and epilepsy; brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve tumors; infections; hydrocephalus and intracranial pressure disorders; movement and neuromuscular diseases; pain and headache; sleep disorders; and degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases. The index also covers pediatric and neonatal neurological conditions, aging-related changes, spinal disorders, and rehabilitation.<br /><br />Nursing and treatment concerns are represented throughout, including medication and surgical management, temperature and respiratory care, monitoring, prevention of complications, functional recovery, patient and caregiver education, and end-of-life decisions. Ethical principles, advance directives, interprofessional practice, and professional development are also included. Overall, the index provides a broad reference map of neuroscience nursing practice across the lifespan.

Keywords

neuroscience nursing

neurological assessment

stroke

traumatic brain injury

spinal cord injury

seizures and epilepsy

Alzheimer disease

Parkinson disease

intracranial pressure

rehabilitation