The Integrated Nervous System
A Systematic Diagnostic Approach
By Walter Hendelman, M.D., Christopher R. Skinner, Peter Humphreys
Published September 24th 2009 by CRC Press – 352 pages
Description
The First Textbook to Take an Integrative Approach to Neurological Diagnosis
This introductory, full-color text teaches students and practitioners how to combine neurological history and physical examination so they can localize pathologies within the nervous system and determine appropriate treatment. It provides a wealth of illustrations that emphasize the functioning nervous system, in addition to an invaluable DVD for further exploration and access to a state-of-the-art website with additional materials that are updated periodically.
Give Practitioners the Confidence to Differentiate, Diagnose, and Build Treatment Plans
Provides a wealth of illustrations that emphasize the functioning nervous system
- Neuroanatomical drawings related to case studies
- Informative tables with relevant clinical data
- Radiographic images, EEGS, microscopic images, and other diagnostic tools
Includes an invaluable DVD for further exploration
- User-friendly worksheets to provide a proven methodology for evaluation
- All color illustrations from the book
- Flash animations of various pathways, reflexes, and circuits
- Neuroimaging primer to boost understanding of CT and MRI sequences
- Supplementary e-cases and diagnostic images
- A wealth of references for self-guided study
Offers access to a state-of-the-art website
- All of the features on the DVD
- Additional supplementary materials to be added periodically
Demystifies Neurological Problem Solving
Section I: Covers the Basics of Neurological Problem Solving
- Provides a full synopsis of the nervous system
- Explains key aspects of the neurological examination
- Delves into clinical problem solving
- Includes a Fail Safe Localization/Etiology Checklist
- Covers lesions caused by trauma, muscle diseases, genetic and degenerative diseases, vascular problems, drugs and toxins, infections, and autoimmune disorders
Section II: Applies the Basics to Clinical Cases
- Presents full case examinations of a nine-member fictional family
- Demonstrates clinical data extraction, definition of main clinical points, relevant neuroanatomy, and the localization process
- Covers a wide range of disease processes, including spinal cord syndromes and traumas, vascular injury, and seizures
- Details autoimmune, neoplastic, degenerative, and genetic disorders
- Differentiates between various causes of seizures, stroke, and Parkinsonism
- Provides complete case summaries, treatment, management, and outcomes
Reviews
Although written for a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum, The Integrated Nervous System is an appropriate supplementary text for any clinically-based neuroscience course or an excellent reference book. The DVD contains all the illustrations in the text, animations of reflexes and neuronal pathways, additional case studies, worksheets for the clinical cases, and information on neural imaging. Suggested readings are in the form of journal articles listed at the end of each chapter. Also, an annotated bibliography, organized by topic and with a synopsis of each entry, is found at the back of the book. A helpful glossary is also included.
—The Internet Journal of Allied Health Science and Practice, 2010
Contents
The Learning Contract
THE BASICS OF NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
The Neurological Examination
Clinical Problem Solving
APPLYING THE BASICS TO CLINICAL CASES
Fifi
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Etiology: Fifi’s Disease Process
Summary
Additional information
Investigations
Treatment/Outcome
Cletus
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Localization Process
Spinal Cord Syndromes
Etiology: Cletus’s Disease Process
Case Summary
Case Evolution
Bernard
Clinical Data Extraction
Review of the Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Localization Process
Etiology: Bernard’s Disease Process
Case Summary
Evolution of the Case
Investigations
Treatment, Management and Outcome
Bobo
Solving the Clinical Problem
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry
Localization Process
Etiology: Bobo’s Disease Process
Case Summary
Approach to the Investigation of Patients with Parkinsonism/Dystonia
Bobo’s Investigations
Treatment/Outcome
Etienne
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Localization Process
Etiology: Etienne’s Disease Process
Case Summary
Case Evolution
Armand
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Localization Process
Etiology: Armand’s Disease Process
Case Summary
Case Evolution
Didi
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Localization Process
Etiology: Didi’s Disease Process
Case Summary
Additional Information
Investigations
Treatment/Outcome
Chantal
Clinical Data Extraction
Review of the Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Localization Process
Etiology: Chantal’s Disease Process
Case Summary
Evolution of the Case
Investigations
Diagnosis, Management and Outcome
Mickey
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry
Localization Process
Etiology: The Nature of Mickey’s Disorder
Case Summary
Additional Information
Investigating and Treating Mickey’s Disorder
SUPPLEMENTARY CONSIDERATIONS: REHABILITATION AND ETHICS
Neurorehabilitation
Neuroethics
Author Bio
Walter J. Hendelman, MD, is a leading neuroscientist on the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. He is also the author of Atlas of Functional Neuroanatomy, Second Edition (CRC Press, 2006).
Peter Humphreys, MD, FRCP[C], is a pediatric neurologist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. He teaches medical students and residents and also continuing medical education (CME) courses.
Christopher Skinner, MD, FRCP[C], is an adult neurologist at The Ottawa Hospital in Ontario. He teaches medical students, residents, physician assistants, and military flight surgeons in addition to CME courses.
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Description: By Walter Hendelman, M.D., Christopher R. Skinner, Peter Humphreys. The First Textbook to Take an Integrative Approach to Neurological Diagnosis
This introductory, full-color text teaches students and practitioners how to combine neurological history and physical examination so they can localize pathologies within the...
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