When the Air Hits Your Brain

Name: When the Air Hits Your Brain
Brand: WW Norton & Co
SKU: 9780393330496
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Tales from Neurosurgery

By Frank Vertosick

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When the Air Hits Your Brain by Frank Vertosick dives into the intricate and often dramatic world of neurosurgery. Through personal anecdotes, Vertosick shares his journey from an inexperienced medical student to a seasoned brain surgeon. The book offers a candid look at the challenges, triumphs, and profound responsibilities faced when operating on the human brain, providing insights into both the scientific and human aspects of medicine.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intense and captivating world of neurosurgery. It offers an insightful and personal look into the challenges and triumphs faced by a neurosurgeon, providing a blend of medical knowledge and human experience that is both educational and engaging. If you enjoy stories that delve into the complexities of the human brain and the emotional journeys of those who care for it, this could be a compelling read.

When the Air Hits Your Brain

The story of one man's evolution from naïve and ambitious young intern to world-class neurosurgeon.

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"Dramatic, moving, and utterly fascinating."
—New York Times Book Review

With poignant insight and humour, When the Air Hits Your Brain chronicles one man's evolution from naïve and ambitious young intern to world-class neurosurgeon. In electrifying detail, Frank Vertosick Jr. describes some of the greatest challenges of his career, including a six-week-old infant with a tumour in her brain, a young man struck down in his prime by paraplegia, and a minister with a .22-calibre bullet lodged in his skull.

Told through intimate portraits of Vertosick's patients and unsparing yet fascinatingly detailed descriptions of surgical procedures, When the Air Hits Your Brain—the culmination of decades spent struggling to learn an unforgiving craft—illuminates both the mysteries of the mind and the realities of the operating room.

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When the Air Hits Your Brain by Frank Vertosick is described as dramatic, moving, and utterly fascinating by critical reviews. It has been noted for its riveting storytelling, offering profound insights into the world of neurosurgery.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393330496

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Frank Vertosick Jr., MD, is the author of Why We Hurt and When the Air Hits Your Brain. He retired from surgery due to Parkinson’s disease in 2002, but he still treats office patients in Washington, Pennsylvania.