Neurological Emergencies A Practical Approach
This comprehensive and up-to-date book covers the common emergencies in neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. Chapters examine a variety of neurological emergencies, and offer pragmatic approaches to treatment and management. High-quality tables, figur
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Neurological Emergencies
Alejandro A. Rabinstein Editor
Neurological Emergencies A Practical Approach
Editor Alejandro A. Rabinstein Mayo Clinic Neuroscience ICU Rochester, MN USA
ISBN 978-3-030-28071-0 ISBN 978-3-030-28072-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28072-7 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To Carlota, Hannah, and Joshua. My reason for everything.
Preface
I have dedicated my professional life to the care of patients with neurological emergencies, the research of ways to improve the diagnosis and management of these patients, and the training of residents and fellows of various medical disciplines on the recognition and treatment of acute and severe neurological problems. This book is a reflection of all those years of experience distilled in a practical format. The book includes chapters on most of the acute neurological diagnoses encountered in the emergency department. Some may be found in the hospital, most commonly in the intensive care units. The list of topics covered cannot be complete, but it is quite comprehensive. It includes acute coma, dangerous causes of headache, seizures and status epilepticus, various acute cerebrovascular disorders, trauma to the brain and the spinal cord, tumors, severe central nervous system infections, and intoxications from prescription and recreational drugs. Neuro-ophthalmological and neuro-otological emergencies, always very challenging for nonspecialists, are specifically covered. The book also includes discussions on less common conditions, such as fulminant presentations of demyelinating diseases and severe presentations of movement disorders. Lastly, it incorpo
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