Abstract Sterilization and disinfection are the basic components of hospital infection control activities. Every day, a number of hospitals are performing various surgical procedures. Even more number of invasive procedures…
Abstract This chapter provides a brief introduction about the basic principles that underlie study design, sample size, basic concepts of biostatistics, and data analysis for clinicians. The basic concepts of…
Abstract Research, clinical innovations, and technological advances contribute to the wealth of information on perioperative neurosciences. In this chapter, we review some of the major recurring themes and innovative findings…
Abstract Palliative care to neurological and neurosurgical patients presents many challenges. The needs of patients and their families varies according to the stages of neurological and neurosurgical illness. In acute…
Abstract Central to the practice of anesthesiology is the goal of safety and maximal efficacy for every individual patient. Genetics can influence drug metabolism, drug transport, and drug response target…
Abstract Advances in medical care have increased the life expectancy, and the ultimate goal of health care now is to improve, restore, or preserve quality of life (QOL). As QOL…
Abstract Stems cells have been recognized as a wonder drug as they provided a ray of hope to diseases where mankind had become hopeless. Thus ever since they were put…
Abstract The inadequate management of postcraniotomy pain may be associated with a greater incidence of complications postprocedure and increase in the duration of hospital stay. There may be severe pain…
Abstract Nosocomial infections, or health care–associated infections (HCAI), are a global problem. The basis of success of any effort for decreasing HCAI rates is the compliance of health care providers…
Abstract With scientific advancements and fast growth in medical technology, functions of many organs including heart, lungs, kidneys, and pancreas can be supported artificially. This required the definition of death…
