BookThomas Sejersen, Ching H. Wang, editors.
Summary: This book provides recommendations for evaluation and therapy in the area of acute pediatric neurology; these are presented didactically with frequent use of illustrations and algorithms. Chapters in the first part of the book discuss presenting symptoms of acute neurological conditions. The second part of the book covers major areas of acute pediatric neurology and each of these chapters has three key elements: description of presenting symptoms; recommended assessments; and recommended interventions. Acute Pediatric Neurology provides an accessible, clinically focused guide to assist physicians in the emergency ward or intensive care unit in decisions on diagnosis and therapeutic interventions in all major acute pediatric neurological diseases.
Contents:
Part 1: Acute Neurological Symptoms
Unconsciousness, Coma, and Death by Neurological Criteria
Seizures
Acute Headache
Acute Disturbance of Motor Function
Acute Disturbance of Vision
Dizziness and Vertigo
Acute Changes of Behavior and Memory
Part 2: Management of Acute Neurological Conditions
Ischemic and Hypoxic Insults: Near Drowning, Asphyxia, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Neurometabolic Crisis
Approach to childhood-onset Muscle Cramps, Exercise Intolerance and Recurrent Myoglobinuria
Management of Seizures and Status Epilepticus
Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure
Management of Migraine and Other Headaches
Central Nervous System Infections (bacteria and parasites)
Management of Acute Neuromuscular Disorders
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Viral Infections, Autoimmune and Demyelinating Conditions of the Central Nervous System
Spasticity, Dystonia, and Other Movement Disorders: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide
Acute Pain.