Neurologic Emergencies

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Complete guidance on how to diagnose and treat neurologic emergencies in any acute care setting!

This is an excellent, easy to read, concise review of common presenting neurological symptoms that are often encountered in the emergency department or hospital. The practical nature of this book is evident as the chapters are presented according to patient symptomatology instead of neurological entities. 3 Stars.--Doody's Review Service

Uniquely organized by presenting complaint, Neurologic Emergencies helps you quickly identify, evaluate, stabilize, treat, and manage the full range of neurologic symptoms--from dizziness to trauma. Striking the perfect balance between thoroughness and readability, this trusted classic delivers the authoritative guidance you need to ensure the best possible outcomes possible for patients presenting with neurologic emergencies. The Third Edition has been updated with a valuable primer on neuroimaging technologies and includes the latest evidence-based treatment strategies and expert advice.

Features:

• Organized by presenting symptoms, rather than by disease, for unmatched clinical relevance
• Written by a team of authors highly experienced in managing patients with neurologic complaints
• Numerous algorithms and tables offer immediate access to critical information
• Emphasizes patient history, physical exam, and rapid assessment

• Everything you need to know in the acute care setting:
  Review of Basic Neuroanatomy, Neuroimaging, Evaluation of a Neurologic Complaint, Altered States of Consciousness and Coma, Acute Focal Neurological Deficit, Acute Weakness, Movement Disorders, Headache;Acute Double Vision, Blindness, and Abnormal Pupils;Neurologic Trauma, Psychogenic Neurologic Problems, Seizures, Syncope, The Dizzy Patient, Neck and Back Pain

Author: Gregory Henry, Andy Jagoda, Neal Little
Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
Published: 05/14/2010
Pages: 396
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 10.16h x 7.30w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780071635219

About the Author

Gregory L. Henry, MD
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
The University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, MI
Neal Little, MD
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
The University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, MI
Andy Jagoda, MD
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Thomas R. Pellegrino, MD
Professor
Department of Neurology
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
Douglas J. Quint, MD
Professor of Neuroradiology and MRI
The University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, MI

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