Textbook in PDF format

Based on the highly-regarded Walls Manual of Emergency Airway Management and part of the Manual of Emergency Medicine series envisioned by leading authority in emergency medicine, Dr. Ron M. Walls, Manual of Neurologic Emergencies provides evidence-based, easy-to-read coverage on the diagnosis and management of neurologic emergencies. Through the direction and expertise of editors Drs. Andy S. Jagoda and Christopher A. Lewandowski, this reference is a practical guide to approaching the patient with a neurologic complaint in a systematic way, providing a hands-on framework for clinical decision making and therapeutic interventions. Walks you through all aspects of diagnosis and management, including a rapid diagnosis and directed approach which are especially critical to optimal outcomes.Reviews neuroanatomy, performing a history, selecting appropriate imaging, and structuring/modifying the physical exam for the needs of the individual patient.Provides helpful information such as pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, evidence-based analysis of the literature, best practice recommendations, and treatment algorithms for a wide range of clinical presentations.Covers altered consciousness and behavior, neuromuscular disorders, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, dizziness and vertigo, head trauma, acute stroke, headache, seizures, central nervous system infections, and more.Facilitates best practices and promotes communication across all specialties, whether in the emergency department, ICU, urgent care setting, pre-hospital environment, or anywhere else neurologic emergencies may occur.Shares the experience as well as extensive knowledge the editors and authors have with neurologic emergencies.,
Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.,
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contributors
Preface
Approach to the Patient
Neuro anatomy: The Basics
The Neurologic Examination
Abnormal Vision, Pupils, and Eye Movements
Weakness
Fundamentals of Neuroimaging
Clinical Presentations
Altered Consciousness and Behavior
Myopathies and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
The Neuropathies
Acute Presentations in Chronic Neurologic Conditions
Dizziness and Vertigo
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion
Head Trauma (Severe)
Cervical Spine Trauma and Spinal Cord Emergencies
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Acute Stroke
Headache
Seizures and Status Epilepticus
Central Nervous System Infections
Index