Neurologic emergencies - Rilegato

Henry, Gregory L.; Little, Neal; Jagoda, Andy; Pellegrino, Thomas R.; Quint, Douglas J.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0071635211 ISBN 13: 9780071635219

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2010

Riassunto

Complete guidance on how to diagnose and treat neurologic emergencies in any acute care setting!

"This is an excellent, easy to read, concise review of common presenting neurological symptoms that are often encountered in the emergency department or hospital. The practical nature of this book is evident as the chapters are presented according to patient symptomatology instead of neurological entities. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Uniquely organized by presenting complaint, Neurologic Emergencies helps you quickly identify, evaluate, stabilize, treat, and manage the full range of neurologic symptoms--from dizziness to trauma. Striking the perfect balance between thoroughness and readability, this trusted classic delivers the authoritative guidance you need to ensure the best possible outcomes possible for patients presenting with neurologic emergencies. The Third Edition has been updated with a valuable primer on neuroimaging technologies and includes the latest evidence-based treatment strategies and expert advice.

Features:

• Organized by presenting symptoms, rather than by disease, for unmatched clinical relevance
• Written by a team of authors highly experienced in managing patients with neurologic complaints
• Numerous algorithms and tables offer immediate access to critical information
• Emphasizes patient history, physical exam, and rapid assessment

• Everything you need to know in the acute care setting:
  Review of Basic Neuroanatomy,Neuroimaging,Evaluation of a Neurologic Complaint,Altered States of Consciousness and Coma,Acute Focal Neurological Deficit,Acute Weakness,Movement Disorders, Headache;Acute Double Vision, Blindness, and Abnormal Pupils;Neurologic Trauma,Psychogenic Neurologic Problems,Seizures,Syncope,The Dizzy Patient,Neck and Back Pain

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Informazioni sugli autori

Gregory L. Henry, MD, Vice President of Risk Management, Emergency Physicians Medical Group, Ann Arbor, Michigan and Clinical Professor of Surgery, Section of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Neal Little, MD, Vice President of Development, Emergency Physicians Medical Group, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Andy Jagoda, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of International Studies, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York

Thomas R. Pellegrino, MD, Professor, Department of Neurology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia

Professor of Neuroradiology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging University of Michigan Hospitals Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0071635211
• ISBN 13: 9780071635219
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 396
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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