Awake Spine Surgery (PDF ONLY)

Description

PDF : 36.4 MB

By: Muhammad M. Abd-El-Barr, Alok Sharan, Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, Bhavuk Garg, Ernest E. Braxton Jr.

Awake Spine Surgery is a pioneering reference dedicated to the expanding field of minimally invasive spine procedures performed under awake anesthesia. It reflects the paradigm shift toward reducing anesthesia-related risks, improving recovery, and enhancing patient outcomes through precision and innovation.

Divided into three main sections—Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative—the book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and executing awake spine procedures with safety, efficiency, and patient-centered focus.

⚕️ Key Topics

• Patient selection and contraindications for awake spine surgery

• Ultrasound-guided regional blocks, including erector spinae and abdominal wall techniques

• Perioperative management and anesthesia protocols for conscious patients

• Endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive lateral spine approaches

• Postoperative pain management and delirium prevention strategies

• Implementation of outpatient awake spine programs and lessons learned from global practice, including the COVID-19 era

• Long-acting nerve blocks and approaches to enhance recovery and comfort

💡 Clinical Features

• Evidence-based coverage of the latest surgical methods, such as next-generation TLIFs and robotic-assisted minimally invasive techniques

• Step-by-step protocols and detailed clinical pathways to optimize outcomes

• Illustrated case examples that highlight challenges and solutions in real-world scenarios

• Expert commentary and practical pearls from international leaders in neurosurgery and orthopedic spine surgery