Full Description
Written by Washington University house staff, this pocket-sized survival guide provides all the essential information that every intern needs from Day 1 on the wards, including the neurologic history and physical examination, a neuroanatomy review, specific neuroimaging techniques and diagnostic tools, and sections on stroke, seizures, vertigo, dizziness, and ataxia, acute vision loss, headache, movement disorders, dementia, and sleep disorders. Content includes algorithms, useful formulas, patient notes, top ten work-ups, common calls and complaints, key points on most common problems, essentials of "what not to miss" and "when to refer/call for help," and "tricks of the trade." A listing of neurological Internet resources is included.The Washington Manual (R) Neurology Survival Guide is also available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details.The Washington Manual (R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.Compatibility:BlackBerry (R) OS 4.1 or Higher / iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0 or Higher /Palm OS 3.5 or higher / Palm Pre Classic / Symbian S60, 3rd edition (Nokia) / Windows Mobile (TM) Pocket PC (all versions) / Windows Mobile Smartphone / Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Tablet PC
Contents
1. Survival in Neurology2. Neurologic History and Physical Exam3. Neuroanatomy Review4. Neuroimaging5. Neurodiagnostic Tools6. Stroke7. Review of Selected Stroke Trials8. The Neurologic Intensive Care Unit9. Seizures10. Alterations in Mental Status11. Vertigo, Dizziness, and Ataxia12. Acute Vision Loss13. Spinal Cord Compression14. Weakness15. Headache16. Central Nervous System Infections17. Peripheral Neuropathy18. Multiple Sclerosis19. Movement Disorders20. Dementia21. Low Back Pain22. Neoplasms23. Sleep DisordersAppendice
