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Semin Neurol 2022; 42(05): 611-625
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758704
Review Article

Preventing Poor Outcomes for Neurosurgical Patients

Dana Klavansky 
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
,
Christopher Kellner
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
,
Saadi Ghatan
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
,
Sarah Nelson
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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Abstract

Ensuring that patients with neurosurgical conditions have the best possible outcome requires early diagnosis, monitoring, and interventions to prevent complications and optimize care. Here, we review several neurosurgical conditions and the measures taken to prevent complications and optimize outcomes. We hope that the practical tips provided herein prove helpful in caring for neurosurgical patients.

Keywords

neurosurgery - procedures - outcomes - neurocritical care


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Article published online:
25 November 2022

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