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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The principles of geriatric assessment focus on function, cognition, and safety. An acute hospitalization is a critical time in which geriatric patients are particularly vulnerable to…