Part of the "What Do I Do Now?" series, Emergency Neurology uses a case-based approach to cover challenging cases for clinicians caring for patients with urgent neurologic illnesses, addressing difficult questions of diasnosis and treatment. Each chapter provides a discussion of the diagnosis, key points to remember, and selected references for further reading. For this new edition, all cases and references have been updated, reflecting the advances in emergency neurologic care. Emergency Neurology is an engaging collection of thought-provoking cases which clinicians can utilize when they encounter difficult patients, who are in need of timely emergency treatment. The volume is also a self-assessment tool that tests the reader's ability to answer the question, "What do I do now?"

About the Author
Sara C. LaHue, MD Assistant Professor, University of California, San Francisco Morris Levin, MD Professor, UCSF Department of Neurology

Reviews
This is an excellent book...this book can be looked upon as a refresher in common dilemmas or a go to book in specific scenarios. Both junior and more experienced neurology staff will enjoy reading through this book and learning from it. * Dr Harry Brown, Geriatric Medicine *
Emergency Neurology provides practical guidance to approaching both common as well as newly described neurological syndromes. With illustrative cases, key points, and useful tables, each chapter addresses common diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas in a brief, engaging, and high impact format. Emergency Neurology is a useful resource for clinicians at all levels of training and experience in neurology." - John Probasco, MD, Vice Chair for Quality, Safety, and Service, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Now more than ever, hospital neurologists must be nimble and integrative in responding to complex consultations and urgent cases as their scope of practice continues to expand rapidly. In this 2nd Edition of Emergency Neurology, LaHue and Levin offer nuanced yet pragmatic approaches filled with clinical pearls relevant to trainees and seasoned clinicians alike. This book will get you into the mindset of a modern neurohospitalist and will surely improve your practice." - Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD, Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
This one of a kind book makes for an easy to grasp collection of critical issues pertinent to approaching a clinic, hospitalized patient, curbside consult, morning report, or clinic conference. The text is loaded with logical, stepwise approaches to differential diagnosis, gently guiding the reader on how to proceed in the golden hours of neurological emergencies. Ample updates sprinkled throughout the text span the breadth of topics with significant advances in recent years-comprehensive, easy on the eyes, and an essential guide for every clinician." - Vineeta Singh, MD, Professor of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco



Book Information
ISBN 9780190064303
Author Sara LaHue
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 658g
Dimensions(mm) 163mm * 239mm * 25mm