Approach to the Comatose Patient
Approach to the Comatose Patient Coma is a state of unarousable unresponsiveness (impairment of consciousness) in which the patient is unable to sense or respond noticeably to the environment. When…
Neurologic Examination
Neurologic Examination Neurologic examination of the patient with cerebrovascular disease is similar to any other formal neurologic examination. However, certain combinations of neurologic signs may establish the location of the…
General Examination
General Examination A systematic general examination of the patient with cerebrovascular disease is directed at finding evidence of disease of the cardiovascular system and at evaluation of the functional status…
Historical Evaluation of Key Signs and Symptoms
Historical Evaluation of Key Signs and Symptoms A detailed history is the most important part of the evaluation of a patient with cerebrovascular disease. Initial attention should be directed toward…
General Medical Review
General Medical Review The patient’s family history, medical history, and social and environmental history may provide information that clarifies the cause of an ischemic or hemorrhagic cerebrovascular event (Table 3-1)….
Systematic Clinical Assessment
Systematic Clinical Assessment The clinician must call on comprehensive clinical assessment skills to provide the patient with an accurate and efficient diagnosis. Because many processes other than cerebrovascular disease may…
The Sleep Technologist Working in Industry
The Sleep Technologist Working in Industry Joseph W. Anderson LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Define the opportunities in industry for the…
The Sleep Technologist in the Durable Medical Equipment World
The Sleep Technologist in the Durable Medical Equipment World Susan Harpham Sonia Garcia Nicole Brecht Michael R. Watson LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able…
The Sleep Technologist in the Medical Office
The Sleep Technologist in the Medical Office Julie Dewitte LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Define how home sleep apnea testing is…
Research in the Sleep Center
Research in the Sleep Center Allen Boone LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the purpose of clinical research conducted in the…
