Emergencies in Neurology: Volume II

Description

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. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii Neurological Emergencies in Tropical Infections (Ravindra Kumar Garg, Imran Rizvi)....Pages 1-20 Autoimmune Encephalitis (Saiju Jacob, Angela Vincent)....Pages 21-43 Acute Demyelinating Emergencies (Jean-Christophe Ouallet)....Pages 45-64 Acute Non-traumatic Myelopathies (K. Venkatraman, N. Thamil Pavai, R. Lakshmi Narasimhan)....Pages 65-103 Neuromuscular Emergencies (Kavita Mohindra Grover, Naganand Sripathi)....Pages 105-132 Movement Disorders in the Emergency (Madhuri Behari, Vibhor Pardasani)....Pages 133-156 Neurological Emergencies in the Immunocompromised Population (Ajitesh Ojha, Saša A. Živković)....Pages 157-170 Neurological Emergencies in Pregnancy (Sucharita Ray, Rohit Bhatia, Mamta Bhushan Singh)....Pages 171-188 Acute Neurological Emergencies in Drug Abusers in India (Boby Varkey Maramattom)....Pages 189-196 Neuro-Oncology Emergencies Induced by Chemotherapy (Indranil Ghosh, Sameer Bakhshi)....Pages 197-206 Neurosurgical Interventions in Neurological Emergencies (Sandeep Mohindra, Rahul Gupta, Kamal Verma)....Pages 207-227 Toxins and the Nervous System (Pradeep P. Nair, Jayantee Kalita, Usha K. Misra)....Pages 229-250 The Problem of Death in Critical Care Medicine (David W. Crippen)....Pages 251-261