Neurological Examination Made Easy

by Fuller, Geraint

• ISBN13: 9780443061660
• ISBN10: 0443061661
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Many medical students find neurological examination to be extremely complicated and difficult. This new edition of the acclaimed text provides a simple framework for performing straightforward neurological examinations, giving essential background information and a "What to Do" guide of hints and common mistakes. Now with even more practical information along with the most recent advances in the field.

Author Biography

Geraint Fuller MA MD FRCP is Consultant Neurologist, Gloucester Royal Hospital, Gloucester UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction	p. 1
History and examination	p. 5
Speech	p. 9
Mental state and higher function	p. 19
Gait	p. 35
Cranial nerves: General	p. 41
Cranial nerve I: Olfactory nerve	p. 45
Cranial nerves: The eye 1 - pupils, acuity, fields	p. 47
Cranial nerves: The eye 2 - fundi	p. 61
Cranial nerves III, IV, VI: Eye movements	p. 71
Cranial nerves: Nystagmus	p. 81
Cranial nerves V and VII: The face	p. 85
Cranial nerve VIII: Auditory nerve	p. 93
Cranial nerves IX, X, XII: The mouth	p. 97
Cranial nerve XI: Accessory nerve	p. 101
Motor system: General	p. 103
Motor system: Tone	p. 107
Motor system: Arms	p. 111
Motor system: Legs	p. 123
Motor system: Reflexes	p. 133
Motor system: What you find and what it means	p. 145
Sensation: General	p. 151
Sensation: What you find and what it means	p. 163
Co-ordination	p. 169
Abnormal movements	p. 175
Special signs	p. 185
The autonomic nervous system	p. 191
The unconscious patient	p. 195
Summary of screening neurological examination	p. 209
Bibliography for further reading and reference	p. 211
Index	p. 213
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