Determing Death by Neurological Criteria
Author: Matthew Hanley
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
Published: 2020-03-27
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9780813233185
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Contemporary Bioethics
Author: Mohammed Ali Al-Bar
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2015-05-27
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 3319184288
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book discusses the common principles of morality and ethics derived from divinely endowed intuitive reason through the creation of al-fitr' a (nature) and human intellect (al-‘aql). Biomedical topics are presented and ethical issues related to topics such as genetic testing, assisted reproduction and organ transplantation are discussed. Whereas these natural sources are God’s special gifts to human beings, God’s revelation as given to the prophets is the supernatural source of divine guidance through which human communities have been guided at all times through history. The second part of the book concentrates on the objectives of Islamic religious practice – the maqa' sid – which include: Preservation of Faith, Preservation of Life, Preservation of Mind (intellect and reason), Preservation of Progeny (al-nasl) and Preservation of Property. Lastly, the third part of the book discusses selected topical issues, including abortion, assisted reproduction devices, genetics, organ transplantation, brain death and end-of-life aspects. For each topic, the current medical evidence is followed by a detailed discussion of the ethical issues involved.
Controversies in the Determination of Death
Author: President's Council on Bioethics (U S )
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Published: 2011-03-15
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780160879036
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Comatose Patient
Author: Eelco F.M. Wijdicks
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014-04-28
Total Pages: 809
ISBN-13: 0199331235
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Comatose Patient, Second Edition, is a critical historical overview of the concepts of consciousness and unconsciousness, covering all aspects of coma within 100 detailed case vignettes. This comprehensive text includes principles of neurologic examination of comatose patients as well as instruction of the FOUR Score coma scale, and also discusses landmark legal cases and ethical problems. As the Chair of Division of Critical Care Neurology at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wijdicks uses his extensive knowledge to discuss a new practical multistep approach to the diagnosis of the comatose patient. Additionally, this edition includes extensive coverage of the interpretation of neuroimaging and its role in daily practice and decision making, as well as management in the emergency room and ICU. Dr. Wijdicks details long-term supportive care and an appropriate approach to communication with family members about end-of-life decision making. In addition, video clips on neurologic examination and neurologic manifestations seen in comatose patients can be found here: http://oxfordmedicine.com/comatosepatient2e. All video recordings from the first edition have been reformatted and remastered for optimal use, and several more video clips of patients have also been included.
Mount Sinai Expert Guides
Author: Stephan A. Mayer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-12-01
Total Pages: 658
ISBN-13: 1119293308
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPart of the Mount Sinai Expert Guide series, this outstanding book provides rapid-access, clinical information on all aspects of Critical Care with a focus on clinical diagnosis and effective patient management. With strong focus on the very best in multidisciplinary patient care, it is the ideal point of care consultation tool for the busy physician.
Brain Death
Author: Eelco F. M. Wijdicks
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780190662493
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBrain Death, Third Edition introduces new research in the intensive care unit, newly unearthed historical data on important US-UK differences, a thorough discussion of US guidelines and how it is used in hospital practices, and compares guidelines used elsewhere in the world. In this incisive work, the many complexities of diagnosis and management of brain death are examined but it also illuminates cultural beliefs and bioethical problems, highlights the nature ofconferences with family members, and captures several organ procurement issues. The book also includes 30 commonly asked practice problems to resolve diagnostic uncertainties and conflicts along with 12 video clips to assist in neurological evaluation.
Brain Death
Author: C. Machado
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-09-10
Total Pages: 237
ISBN-13: 0387389776
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text provides an overview of the processes of brain death, exploring the concepts and historical approach of human death, clinical examinations of brain-dead patients, ancillary tests in coma and brain death, bioethical discussions of brain death and its relationship with some consciousness disturbances, and the legal considerations of human death. Unlike other, narrow-focus reference this book encompasses a wide spectrum of issues including medical, legal, bioethical and historical aspects.
Brain Death and Disorders of Consciousness
Author: Calixto Machado
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2004-03-31
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780306484827
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough some decades have passed, there are still worldwide controversies about a concept of human death on neurological grounds. There are also disagreements on the diagnostic criteria for brain death, whether clinical alone or clinical plus ancillary tests. Moreover, some scholars who were strong defenders of a brain-based standard of death are now favoring a circulatory-respiratory standard. The study of coma is extremely important because lesions of the brain are responsible for quality of life in patients or cause of death. The main goal of Brain Death and Disorders of Consciousness is to provide a suitable scientific platform to discuss all topics related to human death and coma.
Neurocritical Care
Author: Eelco F. M. Wijdicks
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 0190602651
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPart of the "What Do I Do Now?" series, Neurocritical Care provides insight into interventions in acute neurologic disorders. Using a case-based approach, this volume emphasizes how to handle comparatively common clinical problems emergently.
Teleneurology
Author: Richard Wootton
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2005-04-12
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Teleneurology" refers to the use of telecommunications techniques such as the telephone, Internet, email, and videoconferencing to improve the delivery of neurology services. Containing 15 contributions from international clinicians, this volume provides an introduction to telemedicine as it is practiced in neurology today. It is divided into three sections: techniques, applications, and practical issues. Technical information has been kept to a minimum, as the emphasis is on the utility of each technique, rather than the technology itself. The editors are affiliated with the Center for Online Health at the U. of Queensland in Australia. Annotation :2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
