Clinical Pediatric Neurology: A Signs and Symptoms Approach - Hardcover

Fenichel MD, Gerald M

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721692346 ISBN 13: 9780721692340

Publisher: Saunders, 2001

Synopsis

The fourth edition of classic resource has been completely rewritten and updated to give a full account of the many advances in the field. This book continues to be the only reference in paediatric neurology organized by 'chief complaint', making it extremely useful in the clinical environment. For every presenting symptom, clear algorithms guide readers through evaluation and management, one step at a time.

Defines each complaint by age at onset, course of illness,

discriminating features, and treatment options

Excellent preparation for Paediatric Neurology exams

Includes a complete differential diagnosis for each presenting

complaint, tabulated for easy reference

Cross-references for disorders with diverse initial features allow fast

access to relevant information

Clearly designed algorithms allow readers to work through the complex area of neurodegenerative disorders

Numerous new tables put up-to-the-minute data at the readers'

fingertips

The "Headache" chapter incorporates all of the latest drugs

Bibliographical references incorporate new citations to a wide range of

state-of-the-art sources

About this title

Book Description

Organized by chief complaint, this resource features clear algorithms that

About the Author

Gerald Fenichel, MD, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and Chairman, Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee; Neurologist-in-Chief, Vanderbilt University Hospital and Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721692346
• ISBN 13: 9780721692340
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 405