Bale / Bonkowsky / Filloux Pediatric Neurology, Second Edition

2. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-4987-3781-4
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 376 Seiten

The fundamental goal of the revised edition of this acclaimed text is to provide comprehensive, practical, and straightforward information about the developing nervous system that is as relevant to those embarking on careers in pediatric neurology as it will be to the experienced practitioner who cares for infants, children, and adolescents. New to this edition are chapters on tumors of the nervous system, autism and related conditions, and practice parameters in child neurology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bale, James

Bonkowsky, Joshua

Filloux, Francis

Hedlund, Gary

Larsen, Paul

Morita, Denise

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pädiatrie, Neonatologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Allgemeinmedizin, Familienmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Core Concepts. The neurological examination. Neuroimaging. Electrophysiology evaluation. Cerebrospinal fluid. Genetic evaluation. Newborn screening and inborn errors of metabolism. A Problem-based Approach to Pediatric Neurological Disorders. Disorders of behavior and development. Autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. Disorders of hearing and language. Disorders of head size and shape. Disorders of cranial nerves. Disorders of peripheral nerves. Disorders of gait and balance. Disorders of sleep. Stroke and acute focal deficits. Headaches. Seizures and other paroxysmal disorders. Hypotonia and weakness. Movement disorders. Dysmorphic findings in pediatric neurology. Disorders of the newborn. Infections of the central nervous system. Tumors of the central and peripheral nervous system. Pediatric neurological emergencies. Practice parameters: Utilizing evidence-based medicine to manage pediatric neurological disorders