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Acute Pediatric Neurology

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...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Sejersen, Thomas. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Wang, Ching H. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Edition:1st ed. 2014.
Subjects:
Neurology .
Pediatrics.
Emergency medicine.
Critical care medicine.
Neurology.
Emergency Medicine.
Intensive / Critical Care Medicine.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-491-3
Table of 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 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.

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