Full Description
Through six outstanding editions, Neurological Examination Made Easy has been the word-of-mouth favourite among medical students, junior doctors, neurological trainees, and other health professionals for concise, easy-to-follow coverage of the often intimidating neurological exam. Now in full colour throughout, the 7th Edition of this classic reference features clear, succinct explanations and simple/memorable line drawings, along with top tips/common mistakes boxes and other features that combine to demystify the subject and offer straightforward guidance on this particularly challenging clinical examination.
Addresses the fundamental aspects of neurological examination using a concise, easy-to-understand writing style complemented by numerous clear illustrations, line diagrams, and flow charts
Presents information in a clear, systematic manner: what to do, what you will find, and what it means
Features a new, full-colour design, including recoloured artwork, and uses subheadings, bold type, and bulleted text to make information easy to find and easy to follow
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Contents
1. History and examination
2. Speech
3. Mental state and higher function
4. Gait
5. Cranial nerves: General
6. Cranial nerve I: Olfactory nerve
7. Cranial nerves: The eye 1 - pupils, acuity, fields
8. Cranial nerves: The eye 2 - fundi
9. Cranial nerves III, IV, VI: Eye movements
10. Cranial nerves: Nystagmus
11. Cranial nerves V and VII: The face
12. Cranial nerve VIII: Auditory nerve
13. Cranial nerves IX, X, XII: The mouth
14. Cranial nerve XI: Accessory nerve
15. Motor system: Introduction
16. Motor system: Tone
17. Motor system: Arms
18. Motor system: Legs
19. Motor system: Reflexes
20. Motor system: What you find and what it means
21. Sensation: General
22. Sensation: What you find and what it means
23. Coordination
24. Abnormal movements
25. Special signs and other tests
26. The autonomic nervous system
27. Functional neurological signs
28. The unconscious or confused patient
29. Summary of standard neurological examination
30. Passing clinical examinations
