Decision-Making in Adult Neurology

Decision-Making in Adult Neurology is a practical handbook that provides diagnostic and treatment algorithms for unfamiliar or complex patient cases. It outlines key decision points in patient management, including physical signs, test results, and neurologic conditions. The book includes 119 algorithms and accompanying text, with step-by-step decision-making guidelines for testing and management. An enhanced eBook version is also included with purchase.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 06 October 2020
\n Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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Decision-Making in Adult Neurology is a comprehensive handbook designed specifically for neurologists, offering invaluable guidance when faced with patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar, complex, or whose treatment path remains uncertain. Filled with practical diagnostic and treatment algorithms, this resource encourages neurologists to approach decision-making systematically and logically, ensuring efficient and effective outcomes.

The book outlines the critical decision points in patient management, providing a wealth of systematic information that ensures comprehensive consideration of physical signs, test results, and other relevant factors. It encompasses 119 algorithms covering a wide range of symptoms, neurologic conditions, vascular disorders, seizures, head trauma, neoplastic diseases, peripheral nervous disorders, and muscle diseases. Each algorithm is accompanied by brief text that elucidates the significance of key decision points, enhancing the understanding and application of the information.

Furthermore, the book offers step-by-step decision-making guidelines for various clinical scenarios, including testing and management of paraneoplastic diseases, choice of initial MS therapy, evaluation of incidentally discovered MRI white matter lesions, management of asymptomatic carotid stenosis, and much more. The enhanced eBook version included with the purchase allows neurologists to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices, further enhancing their convenience and effectiveness.

By leveraging the expertise of neurologists and presenting a wealth of practical insights, Decision-Making in Adult Neurology empowers neurologists to navigate complex patient cases with confidence and expertise, ultimately delivering optimal care to their patients.

\n Weight: 604g\n
Dimension: 279 x 217 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780323635837\n \n