AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 17 Ischemic Stroke: Digital Version-AANN Core 7th Ed

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The <em>AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing</em>, Seventh Edition (2022), is a comprehensive reference and study resource published by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Edited by Linda Littlejohns, Molly McNett, and DaiWai Olson, it is intended for neuroscience nurses at all career stages and supports professional practice and preparation for certification examinations.

The curriculum is organized into three sections. The first covers foundational concepts, including ethics, nervous-system physiology and anatomy, neurological assessment, diagnostic testing, monitoring technologies, temperature management, and consciousness. The second addresses neurological diseases and conditions, such as intracranial pressure disorders, infections, epilepsy, movement and neuromuscular disorders, stroke, tumors, traumatic brain and spine injuries, pain, headaches, and sleep disorders. The third focuses on care across populations and settings, including pediatric and developmental conditions, older adults, perioperative care, and rehabilitation, followed by guidance on standardized test taking.

The book includes extensive tables, figures, clinical tools, and illustrations to support learning. Its contributors and reviewers represent a broad range of neuroscience nursing and related specialties. The edition reflects ongoing scientific and technological developments in the field; its notice emphasizes that clinical guidance and medication information should be checked against current sources and individualized to each patient.

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Neuroscience nursing

AANN Core Curriculum

Neurological assessment

Intracranial pressure

Stroke care

Epilepsy

Traumatic brain injury

Pediatric neuroscience

Rehabilitation nursing

Certification preparation