On Call Neurology

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Contributors, Pages vii-viii
Preface, Page ix
Structure of the Book, Pages xv-xvi
Commonly Used Abbreviations, Pages xvii-xx
1 - Approach to the Neurologic Patient On Call: History Taking, Differential Diagnosis, and Anatomic Localization, Pages 3-10
2 - The Neurologic Examination, Pages 11-28
3 - Diagnostic Studies, Pages 29-42
4 - Acute Seizures and Status Epilepticus, Pages 45-56
5 - Stupor and Coma, Pages 57-73
6 - Acute Stroke, Pages 74-93
7 - Spinal Cord Compression, Pages 94-103
8 - Delirium and Amnesia, Pages 104-116
9 - Head Injury, Pages 117-130
10 - Ataxia and Gait Failure, Pages 131-141
11 - Acute Visual Disturbances, Pages 142-154
12 - Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pages 155-165
13 - Dizziness and Vertigo, Pages 166-174
14 - Headache, Pages 175-192
15 - Neuromuscular Respiratory Failure, Pages 193-208
16 - Syncope, Pages 209-220
17 - Pain Syndromes, Pages 221-235
18 - Brain Death, Pages 236-242
19 - Nerve and Muscle Diseases, Pages 245-265
20 - Demyelinating and Inflammatory Disorders of the Central Nervous System, Pages 266-293
21 - Infections of the Central Nervous System, Pages 294-314
22 - Neuro-Oncology, Pages 315-338
23 - Cerebrovascular Disease, Pages 339-356
24 - Movement Disorders, Pages 357-368
25 - Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders, Pages 369-386
26 - Pediatric Neurology, Pages 387-400
27 - Dementia, Pages 401-417
APPENDIX A - Muscles of the Neck and Brachial Plexus, Pages 418-421
APPENDIX B - Muscles of the Perineum and Lumbosacral Plexus, Pages 422-423
APPENDIX C - Brachial Plexus, Pages 424-425
APPENDIX D - Lumbar Plexus, Page 426
APPENDIX E - Sensory Dermatome Map, Page 427
APPENDIX F - Surface Map of the Brain, Page 428
APPENDIX G - Nuclei of the Brainstem, Page 429
APPENDIX H - Surface Anatomy of the Brainstem, Page 430
On-Call Formulary: Commonly Prescribed Medications in Neurology, Pages 431-458
Index, Pages 459-505