Algorithms in Pediatric Neurology

Description

Pediatric neurology or child neurology refers to a specialized branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions in neonates (newborns), infants, children and adolescents. The discipline of child neurology encompasses diseases and disorders of the spinal cord, brain, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system, muscles and blood vessels that affect individuals in these age groups. This book will help students understand some of the common problems in pediatric neurology. Thorough coverage for each neurological disease clearly defines age at onset, course of illness, clinical features, and treatment options. Differential diagnosis tables and treatment algorithms expedite clinical decision making. It is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate students in pediatrics. The book is also useful to pediatricians and provides them with some practical methods for diagnosis and treatment that will be useful in daily clinical practice. This book grasps and keeps vital information, succinct text, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning in a highly visual approach. Scientists and students of this field in general will find this book valuable.