Handbook of Emergency Neurology (ePub+Converted PDF)

Handbook of Emergency Neurology (ePub+Converted PDF)

Written by Campbell, Thomas P.

Patients with neurologic symptoms need to be evaluated quickly and thoroughly ; these patients are often seen in the emergency room . To minimise patient morbidity , appropriate assessment with customised history-taking , localization of the neurological issue , differential diagnosis , targeted testing, and prompt treatment where necessary are crucial .

Comprehensive coverage is given to the neurological examination and testing of patients , as well as common neurological presentations (such as coma , dizziness and gait disturbance) utilising a symptom-based approach . Particular neurological conditions are also covered , such as neurotoxicology , ischemic stroke , transient ischemic attack, and traumatic brain damage . Each chapter has a basic structure that includes an introduction , a section on pearls and pitfalls and important takeaways for the busy practitioner . The clinician can utilise this well-organized handbook as a valuable and succinct resource to aid in the evaluation of the majority of neurology-related emergency department visits .

See also : Memory Impairment and Occupation : A Guide to Evaluation and Treatment (Original PDF from Publisher)