{"title":"A CT guided stereotactic apparatus: new approach to biopsy and removal of brain tumors.","authors":"H L Mitchem","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Advancements in diagnostic and surgical technology in recent decades have greatly enhanced the ability for patients with central nervous system disorders to live longer, more meaningful lives. The CT guided stereotactic system has proven to be extremely useful in the localization and biopsy and/or total removal of brain lesions of small size. Incorporation of this system with other technologic advancements such as the CO2 laser, phototherapy and NMR may be very promising in early detection and treatment of CNS tumors.</p>","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"231-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17448254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intrathecal morphine sulfate for intractable cancer pain.","authors":"J A Paice","doi":"10.1097/01376517-198410000-00003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"237-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17624686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Neurological disorders with autosomal dominant transmission.","authors":"J M Simpson","doi":"10.1097/01376517-198410000-00008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neurofibromatosis, Huntington's disease, and myotonic dystrophy are three hereditary disorders affecting the nervous system. They have in common the basic principles of autosomal dominant inheritance: an affected individual has one parent with the disorder; the disorder affects males and females in approximately equal numbers; and an affected individual has a 50 percent risk of transmitting the disorder to every child. Furthermore, each of the three disorders have additional features that complicate genetic counseling and decisions about reproduction. Neurofibromatosis has an extremely variable expressivity, making the identification of affected individuals difficult and allowing for some reduction in the risk figures; although there is a 50 percent risk of a child inheriting the mutant gene, only one-fourth to one-third of these will experience serious consequences. Huntington's disease has a fairly typical course with degeneration occurring over 10 to 20 years. The frequent late onset of the disorder and the lack of any preclinical test for detecting carriers create problems for those at risk who wish to have children but do not want to pass the disorder to future generations. Both variable expressivity and variable onset are found in myotonic dystrophy. In addition, there is a risk of the severe early onset myotonic dystrophy when the mother is the affected parent. Genetic counseling should be available to patients and families with these three disorders. Nurses who have an understanding of the dynamics of these particular disorders can be empathetic to patients who face personal and family problems caused by the conditions. Alert nursing staff, in casual discussion with patients, may learn of hereditary disorders in a family or may notice symptoms that could lead to diagnosis of one of these disorders. Finally, nurses who are aware of the variations in genetic transmission of these disorders, may be in position to instruct and reinforce genetic counseling that the family has received.</p>","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"262-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17301495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evoked potentials: nursing perspectives.","authors":"R T Giubilato, J Metcalf","doi":"10.1097/01376517-198410000-00004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An evoked potential is an electrical manifestation of the brain's response to an external stimulus. Evoked potential studies provide a sensitive, quantitative assessment of portions of the neurological system which may enhance clinical data but do not indicate specific diagnosis. Nurses, by enhancing self knowledge related to evoked potential studies, should be better able to present concise information to patient and families. The outcome will be a more knowledgeable and less anxious patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"241-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17624687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A needs assessment of significant others following the patient's spinal cord injury.","authors":"G M Stanton","doi":"10.1097/01376517-198410000-00006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"253-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17496159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors which influence neuropsychological recovery from severe head injury.","authors":"J B Warren, E A Peck","doi":"10.1097/01376517-198410000-00005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"248-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17624688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research in the clinical setting: potential barriers to implementation.","authors":"N C Sayner","doi":"10.1097/01376517-198410000-00011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In summary, three major potential barriers to initiating and implementing clinical nursing research are: system/entry restraints, education, and priorities. Each of these three major barriers consist of a number of factors that require acknowledgement by the nurse researcher. Potential barriers that impede or discourage clinical nursing research must be overcome to facilitate nursing research in the practice setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"279-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00011","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17624691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Immunosuppressive treatment of multiple sclerosis.","authors":"J C Hartshorn","doi":"10.1097/01376517-198410000-00010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article has reviewed some of the principles of the immune basis of multiple sclerosis and one potential therapy: cyclophosphamide and corticotropin. Although some of the studies with this combination present encouraging findings, these must be carefully evaluated. This approach is still experimental and the long-term effects of therapy are still to be evaluated. The neuroscience nurse has an important place in this research. Not only should the nurse be a critical consumer of the research investigating these protocols, but she must also use unique nursing skills to assist the patient while undergoing the therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"275-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17161836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing a brief neuropsychological mental status exam: a pilot study.","authors":"H B Turner, J S Kreutzer, B Lent, C A Brockett","doi":"10.1097/01376517-198410000-00007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76015,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurosurgical nursing","volume":"16 5","pages":"257-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/01376517-198410000-00007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17624689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}