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Preparation for the treatment of patients with neurological disease involves multiple elements related to the patient, the procedure, the equipment required for both the surgical interventions and anesthesia, and the location where the procedure will be performed. The neurosurgical operating rooms and neuroradiological suites are highly complex and technical environments where healthcare professionals from various disciplines interact. Individuals from neurosurgery, anesthesia, nursing, neurophysiology, and radiology, each bring unique perspectives, demands, and contributions to the care of the patient. Effective communication among individuals and disciplines is essential to the safe and efficient function of the entire team. Communication failure can lead to catastrophic medical errors.
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Dower, A.M., Manninen, P. (2012). Preparing for Anesthesia in Neurosurgical Patients. In: Brambrink, A., Kirsch, J. (eds) Essentials of Neurosurgical Anesthesia & Critical Care. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09562-2_13
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