Principles and Practice of Emergency Neurology (Paperback)

Sid M. Shah

ISBN 10: 0521009804 / ISBN 13: 9780521009805

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2003

About this Item

Paperback. In this handbook, the emergency physician-neurologist editorial team from the acclaimed comprehensive text Emergency Neurology bring its expertise to a readily accessible reference tool for the emergency department. With a symptom-based emphasis, the text, tables, and illustrations guide the emergency physician in the recognition, diagnosis, and management of neurological disorders both common and complex. Integrating fundamental neurological concepts with the practical realities and demands of emergency care, this handbook features management algorithms for dozens of conditions, and a list of 'pearls and pitfalls' at the conclusion of each of the 38 chapters. This survey of best practices in emergency neurology provides succinct and crucial clinical information for all emergency physicians who diagnose and manage neurologic disorders such as headache, seizure, and spinal cord injury. Emphasizing efficient neurological examination techniques, this is an essential handbook for emergency physicians, internists, and residents. This handbook for emergency clinicians integrates neurology with the practical demands of emergency care. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles and Practice of Emergency Neurology (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521009804
• ISBN 13: 9780521009805
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The editors of Emergency Neurology bring their expertise to a handbook for the emergency department. The symptom-based emphasis guides the emergency physician in the diagnosis and management of common and complex neurological disorders. Integrating fundamental neurological concepts with the demands of emergency care, this reference tool recommends brief examination techniques. It provides critical information for emergency physicians diagnosing and managing neurologic disorders such as headache, seizure, and spinal cord injury.

Book Description

The editors of the acclaimed text Emergency Neurology bring their expertise to a readily accessible handbook for the emergency department. With a symptom-based emphasis, the text, tables, algorithms, and illustrations guide the emergency physician in the diagnosis and management of common and complex neurological disorders. Integrating fundamental neurological concepts with the practical realities and demands of emergency care, this reference tool emphasizes brief neurological examination techniques and provides succinct, crucial information for all emergency physicians who diagnose and manage neurologic disorders such as headache, seizure, and spinal cord injury.