Anesthesia and the Central Nervous System: Mechanisms and Implications: Mechanisms - Softcover

Song, Si-Yuan; Liu, Zheng; Zhang, Xiaofeng

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1636486908 ISBN 13: 9781636486901

Verlag: Eliva Press, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

In "Anesthesia and the Central Nervous System: Mechanisms and Implications," Si-Yuan Song, Zheng Liu, and Xiaofeng Zhang present a comprehensive exploration of the complex interactions between anesthesia and the central nervous system (CNS). This essential resource delves into the anatomy and function of the CNS, including detailed discussions of the brain and spinal cord, providing a robust foundation for understanding the profound effects of anesthesia. The book meticulously examines the role of anesthesia in modulating CNS activity, focusing on its impact on neurons, neural circuits, and synaptic plasticity. Key topics include the mechanisms through which anesthesia achieves sedation, analgesia, and muscle relaxation, as well as the intricate workings of thalamocortical circuits, sleep-wake circuits, and cortical fragmentation circuits. The authors also explore the concept of the pain matrix and its relevance to pain management, alongside the implications of reward circuits for addiction and the abuse of anesthetic drugs. By providing deep insights into the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying anesthesia's effects on the CNS, this book offers a vital theoretical basis for clinical anesthesia practices, pain management, and strategies for preventing and treating drug addiction. This work is an indispensable reference for anesthesiologists, neuroscientists, pain specialists, and medical professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of the interactions between anesthesia and the CNS.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Eliva Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1636486908
• ISBN 13: 9781636486901
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 43
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: preigu; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; 49078; Deutschland