AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 4 Intracranial Dynamics: Digital Version-Index

Index

Pdf Summary

This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience and neurological nursing reference. It spans core nervous-system anatomy, physiology, development, assessment, diagnostic testing, and clinical care across adult, pediatric, and older-adult populations.<br /><br />Major clinical topics include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries; stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders; epilepsy and seizures; altered consciousness and brain death; infections, tumors, hydrocephalus, and congenital neurological conditions; movement, neuromuscular, peripheral nerve, and spinal disorders; pain and headache; sleep disorders; and neuroendocrine and electrolyte disturbances. The index also covers rehabilitation, perioperative and intensive care, temperature and intracranial-pressure management, respiratory and bladder/bowel care, and assistive technologies.<br /><br />Entries point to relevant discussions, tables, figures, and boxes, including assessment scales, diagnostic procedures, medications, treatments, nursing interventions, and ethical decision-making. Overall, the index serves as a reference guide for locating information across a broad neurological care curriculum.

Keywords

neuroscience

neurological nursing

brain injury

stroke

epilepsy

spinal cord injury

intracranial pressure

rehabilitation

diagnostic testing

nursing interventions