Neurologic Emergencies: A Symptom Oriented Approach - Softcover

Henry, Gregory L.; Little, Neal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070293260 ISBN 13: 9780070293267

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 1985

Synopsis

This is a guide to the differential diagnosis of all neurologic emergencies encountered in the emergency department or the out-patient setting. The symptom-based approach (seizure, headache, coma) is aimed at primary-care physicians. The text reviews the physical examination associated with each symptom and presents pathophysiology concerns and initial therapeutic approaches and protocols.

About this title

From the Publisher

Key Features:

· Symptom oriented approach
· Greg Henry is THE name in neurologic emergencies
· Extensively updated and expanded references
· Thoroughly rewritten treatment guidelines in every chapter

New to the Second Edition:

· Evidence-based management and treatment guidelines
· Quick-reference management algorithms
· Pocket booklet of differential diagnosis tables and management algorithms

From the Back Cover

GETTING TO THE DIAGNOSIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART

HERE’S HELP… Uniquely organized by presenting complaint rather than disease, Neurologic Emergencies, 2/e helps you to quickly identify, evaluate, stabilize, treat, and manage the full range of neurologic symptoms. Completely updated and expanded, it fully reflects today’s evidence-based strategies, treatments, and technologies.

KEY FEATURES
*Symptom-oriented approach
*Emphasis on patient history, physical exam, and rapid assessment
*Evidence-based approach, complete with the latest references
*Algorithms and tables speed access to critical information
*Reflects the latest imaging technologies

Neurologic Emergencies: A Symptom-Oriented Approach, 2/e is indispensable for any clinician working in the urgent care environment.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070293260
• ISBN 13: 9780070293267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336