Stroke Neurology
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Stroke is one of the most common primary neurologic disorders in hospitalized patients. Stroke care maybe divided into (a) an immediate phase of stroke recognition to…
Chronic Pain in Neurological Patients
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen This chapter will discuss the different types of pain noted with different neurologic sequelae. Chronic pain treatments and diagnosis of pain syndromes that occur with spinal…
Neurotrauma and Myelopathies
NOTE Print Section Listen *The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views…
Common Laboratory Diagnosed Conditions
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Acid–base and electrolyte disorders are nearly ubiquitous in hospitalized patients and often originate from or manifest as neurological illness. Prompt recognition of the presence and degree…
Airway and Respiratory Emergencies on the Neurology Ward
RESPIRATORY FAILURE Print Section Listen CASE 20-1 A 53-year-old woman with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a known seizure disorder is admitted to hospital for intermittent…
Principles of Neurocritical Care
CASE 21-1 Print Section Listen A 55-year-old male smoker with no known past medical history complained to family members of acute onset of severe headache, nausea, and stiff neck before…
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…
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…
