Handbook of Emergency Neurology

Patients  with neurologic symptoms are frequently seen in the emergency  department and require rapid and thorough evaluation. Appropriate  assessment with tailored history-taking, localization of the  neurological problem, differential diagnosis, focused testing, and  urgent treatment when indicated are essential to prevent patient  morbidity. Neurological examination and testing of patients are covered  in-depth, along with common neurological presentations using a  symptom-based approach, such as coma, dizziness and gait disturbance.  Specific neurological disorders are also explored, including traumatic  brain injury, ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack and  neurotoxicology. Chapters follow a basic outline, including an  introduction and a pearls and pitfalls section, providing a succinct  overview and key takeaway points for the busy clinician. This well  organized handbook will serve as a concise, valued reference for the  clinician to use in assisting the evaluation of the most common  neurology related emergency department visits.