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Hydrocephalus Chuck Toporek

Hydrocephalus par Chuck Toporek

Hydrocephalus Chuck Toporek

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Résumé

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition often referred to as water on the brain that is treated by surgical placement of a shunt system. This text educates families so they can select a skilled neurosurgeon, understand treatments, and participate in care.

Hydrocephalus Résumé

Hydrocephalus: A Guide for Patients, Families and Friends Chuck Toporek

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition often referred to as water on the brain that is treated by surgical placement of a shunt system. This text educates families so they can select a skilled neurosurgeon, understand treatments, participate in care, know what symptoms need attention, discover where to turn for support, keep records needed for follow-up treatments, and make wise lifestyle choices.

À propos de Chuck Toporek

Chuck Toporek is an editor in the Open Source Editorial Group at O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. When he's not working on books for O'Reilly, he can be found tormenting his cat, playing Marathon or Quake, and reading up on GNOME and other developments for Linux. Chuck is also the co-author of Hydrocephalus: A Guide for Patients, Families and Friends and board member for the Hydrocephalus Association. He can be reached at [email protected] Kellie Robinson, who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 1971, is a freelance writer and has worked in broadcasting. Kellie also writes a column for adults with hydrocephalus for the Hydrocephalus Association's quarterly newsletter. Chuck Toporek has worked as an editor in medical and scientific publishing since 1988 and is currently the managing editor of Web Review magazine. Together, the authors combined their skills and personal experiences to research and write the first guide for patients with hydrocephalus.

Sommaire

Foreword Preface Introduction 1. What Is Hydrocephalus? What is cerebrospinal fluid? The brain in a nutshell Types of hydrocephalus Primary causes of hydrocephalus 2. Getting the Diagnosis Symptoms How hydrocephalus is diagnosed Possible misdiagnoses Asking for a second opinion Three people, three diagnoses Responses to the diagnosis How hydrocephalus affects the patient How hydrocephalus affects others Informing your child 3. Selecting a Neurosurgeon When you need a neurosurgeon Referrals Neurosurgery for infants and children Finding out more Developing a relationship Relocating and finding a new neurosurgeon 4. Treating Hydrocephalus The shunt system How shunts work Placement of shunts Differences among shunts Questions to ask before surgery Preoperative evaluation Anesthesia Recovery and postoperation Shunt placement operations Endoscopic third ventriculostomy Nonsurgical treatments 5. Hospitalization and Recovery When neurosurgery is required Common questions Preparing children Taking a tour of the hospital Who's who in the hospital Hospital admissions Shift changes Befriending the staff Hospital food Parking Visitors Monitoring after surgery Recovery Follow-up visits 6. Shunt Revisions What is a shunt revision? Signs of possible complications Shunt lengthening procedures Testing for shunt problems Obstructions Subdural hematomas Shunt infections Silicone allergies Shunt complications Experience of the surgeon When shunt problems become chronic 7. Side Effects Common complaints Neuropsychological testing Eye and visual problems Seizures Precocious puberty Diabetes insipidus 8. Finding Support Why support is needed Sources of support Hospital social workers Support groups Clergy Support organizations Individual and family counseling Employee assistance programs (EAPs) Conferences on hydrocephalus Support on the Internet Starting a local support group 9. School Absences from school Learning disabilities Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Developing your child's IEP 10. Insurance Evaluating your coverage Maintaining coverage Assessing coverage and costs Types of health care plans Government plans Hospital billing Insurance claims and denials 11. The Well-Informed Patient Managing your medical condition Preparing for emergencies Researching medical texts Know your legal rights A. Pediatric Neurosurgeons B. Associations and Organizations Hydrocephalus information and support Related disorders Disability and neurological organizations Medical and professional associations Insurance International organizations C. Medical Libraries and Journals Regional medical libraries (RML) Medical journals D. Suggested Reading Hydrocephalus For children and teens Healthcare Support Education Learning disabilities E. Internet Resources Hydrocephalus Disabilities and special education Neurosurgery Neuropsychology Hospitals and medical centers Health care information Government and health care law Search sites Glossary Bibliography

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GOR013724630
9781565924109
156592410X
Hydrocephalus: A Guide for Patients, Families and Friends Chuck Toporek
Chuck Toporek
Occasion - Comme neuf
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O'Reilly Media
19990309
379
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