Main description:

This is the second edition (in two volumes) of a well-received book that reflects current practices in the management of neurological emergencies. It was written bearing in mind the needs of first-contact physicians, who may be neurology trainees, neurology consultants, or interns. Special attention has been paid to various aspects of managing patients at the emergency department, from taking a good clinical history, to completing a quick and focused clinical examination, to investigating and commencing treatment.

Neurological emergencies are unique in that they appear abruptly, generally follow a volatile course, and require a prompt yet balanced response. The management of neurological emergencies has been a major challenge in the past, and today, early and aggressive approaches are generally recommended. Exploring these and other aspects, the book offers a valuable asset for all practitioners seeking answers to the questions that inevitably arise while attempting to manage such critical situations.

Contents:

Neurological emergencies in tropical infections.- Autoimmune encephalitis.- Acute demyelinating emergencies.- Acute non-traumatic myelopathies.- Neuromuscular emergencies.- Movement disorders in the emergency.- Neurological emergencies in the immunocompromised.- Neurological emergencies in pregnancy.- Acute neurological emergencies in drug abusers in India.- Neuro-oncology emergencies induced by chemotherapy.- Neurosurgical interventions in neurological emergencies.- Toxins and nervous system.- The problem of death in critical care medicine.