Evaluating Neurologic Symptoms in the Emergency Department: A Comprehensive Handbook

As a healthcare professional, it’s essential to rapidly and thoroughly evaluate patients with neurologic symptoms in the emergency department to prevent morbidity. According to neurology experts, accurate assessment involves tailored history-taking, localization of the neurological problem, differential diagnosis, focused testing, and urgent treatment when indicated.

A Symptom-Based Approach to Neurological Examination and Testing

This handbook covers in-depth the neurological examination and testing of patients, including common presentations such as:

• Coma
• Dizziness and gait disturbance

In addition, the book explores specific neurological disorders, including:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack
• Neurotoxicology

A Practical and Concise Reference for Busy Clinicians

Each chapter follows a basic outline, featuring an introduction and a pearls and pitfalls section, providing a succinct overview and key takeaway points for the busy clinician. This well-organized handbook serves as a concise, valued reference for assisting in the evaluation of the most common neurology-related emergency department visits.

Book Details:

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1st edition (August 17, 2023)

Language: English

Format: Paperback, 426 pages

ISBN-10: 1009439898, ISBN-13: 978-1009439893