Emergencies in Neurology Volume I /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Singh, Mamta Bhushan (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Bhatia, Rohit (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 2nd ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Neurology .; Emergency medicine.; Neurology.; Emergency Medicine.

 This is the second edition (in two volumes) of a well-received book that reflects current practices in the management of neurological emergencies. It was written bearing in mind the needs of first-contact physicians, who may be neurology trainees, neurology consultants, or interns. Special attention has been paid to various aspects of managing patients at the emergency department, from taking a good clinical history, to completing a quick and focused clinical examination, to investigating and commencing treatment. Neurological emergencies are unique in that they appear abruptly, generally follow a volatile course, and require a prompt yet balanced response. The management of neurological emergencies has been a major challenge in the past, and today, early and aggressive approaches are generally recommended. Exploring these and other aspects, the book offers a valuable asset for all practitioners seeking answers to the questions that inevitably arise while attempting to manage such critical situations. 

 Approach to a patients with neurological emergency -- Neuroimaging in neurological emergency -- CSF and EEG in neurological emergency -- Fever with altered sensorium -- Raised Intracranial Pressure -- Acute visual disturbances -- Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus -- Emergencies in Neurology - Headache -- Risk stratification and management of TIA and minor stroke -- Acute ischaemic stroke -- Intracerebral haemorrhage -- Cerebral venous thrombosis -- Diagnosis and treatment of meningitis -- Viral encephalitides -- Chronic meningitis.