Altered Mental Status
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Altered Mental Status is one of the most frequently encountered admitting diagnosis in hospitals across the world, in large part due to the wide range of…
NEUROLOGY
Spells, Not Epileptic or Vascular
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Episodes that involve transient alteration in the level of consciousness can be particularly a challenging problem faced by the practicing neurohospitalist. Getting a good history is…
First-Time Seizure Episode and Status Epilepticus in Adults
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Seizures are a relatively common neurological disorder and may be seen in a wide range of clinical settings. Clinicians in multiple subspecialties should be competent in…
Cardiovascular Emergencies on the Neurology Wards
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen All neurohospitalists should maintain accreditation in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Relevant courses are available from local hospitals and from the American Heart Association (AHA). We also…
Movement Disorders Emergencies
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Movement disorders emergencies involve a large number of patients ranging from those with primary and secondary movement disorders to those with psychiatric histories on medications. As…
Neurophysiology
PART 1—ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG) Print Section Listen INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Electroencephalography (EEG) records the electrical activity generated by the brain. It is a safe, readily available, and inexpensive tool to…
Neuromuscular Emergencies
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Neuromuscular disorders are diseases that affect the peripheral nervous system in any location from the anterior horn cells in the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction…
Interpretation of Common Laboratory Tests
PART 1—INDICATIONS FOR TESTING Print Section Listen Diagnostic testing is used to evaluate symptoms or abnormal physical examination findings. Testing should be ordered to assess the severity or stability of…
Women′s Issues in Hospital Neurology
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Headache, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, and neuroimmunological conditions will be discussed in relation to specific women’s issues in the childbearing age, pregnancy, peripartum, and menopausal periods. Special…
Infections of the Central Nervous System
ACUTE BACTERIAL MENINGITIS Print Section Listen Introduction Bacterial meningitis remains the most dangerous and often rapidly fatal infection. Hence, a timely diagnosis and prompt treatment are key to preventing mortality…
