Neurosurgery Fundamentals for Advanced Practice Providers

Description

Neurosurgery Fundamentals for Advanced Practice Providers, edited by Abigail G. Crum and Nitin Agarwal, is a comprehensive and strategic blueprint for developing and sustaining successful neurosurgical teams. This landmark resource highlights the indispensable role of advanced practice providers (APPs) in modern neurosurgical care and emphasizes that optimal patient outcomes are achieved through strong, collaborative partnerships between APPs and neurosurgeons.

Written from the unified perspective of actively practicing APPs alongside neurosurgeons, the book provides a holistic understanding of the profession and the field. It begins with an introduction to neurological surgery and a clear roadmap for building a successful career as a neurosurgical APP. Subsequent sections offer concise yet thorough overviews of essential topics including neuroanatomy, cerebrovascular disease, spinal disorders, neurotrauma, tumors, functional neurosurgery, peripheral nerve conditions, pediatric neurosurgery, and radiosurgery.

The final chapters deliver highly practical content addressing mentorship, leadership, team dynamics, and the evolving challenges of neurosurgical practice. Designed for both novice and seasoned APPs, this text distills high-value information into an accessible format that supports confident clinical decision-making and effective patient management across the neurosurgical spectrum.

Key Features

• Offers a clear roadmap for launching and advancing a career as a neurosurgical APP
• Highlights leadership, teamwork, and adaptability as core elements of successful neurosurgical care
• Provides detailed guidance on performing neurological examinations and making informed clinical decisions
• Includes “Top Hits” knowledge checks with questions and answers to reinforce key concepts
• Combines concise, actionable, and clinically relevant content ideal for quick reference
• Clarifies the diverse and essential roles APPs fulfill within neurosurgical teams
• Includes a scratch-off code for complimentary digital access on MedOne