Clinical Neurophysiology Basis And Technical Aspects

Clinical Neurophysiology: Basis and Technical Aspects, the latest release in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, is organized into sections on basic physiological concepts, on the function and limitations of modern instrumentation, and on other fundamental or methodologic aspects related to the recording of various bioelectric signals from the nervous system for clinical or investigative purposes. There is discussion of the EEG, nerve conduction studies, needle electromyography, intra-operative clinical neurophysiology, sleep physiology and studies, the autonomic nervous system, various sensory evoked potentials, and cognitive neurophysiology. - Provides an up-to-date review on the practice of neurophysiological techniques in the assessment of neurological disease - Explores the electrophysiological techniques used to better understand neurological function and dysfunction, first in the area of consciousness and epilepsy, then in the areas of the peripheral nervous system and sleep - Focuses on new techniques, including electrocorticography, functional mapping, stereo EEG, motor evoked potentials, magnetoencephalography, laser evoked potentials, and transcranial magnetic stimulation

In this book, we approach neurophysiology at the interface of neurology and clinical neurophysiology. The medical disciplines of the nervous system, n- rology and clinical neurophysiology, rest heavily on other sciences, notably cellular biology, neuro-anatomy, neuro-physiology, applied physics and ma- ematical biology. Existing medical textbooks on neurophysiology, neurology and clinical neurophysiology are an excellent source of the phenomenology of various principles and diseases. Here, we choose to elucidate some of the under- ing physiological, physical processes and experimental methods, intended for a broad audience – medical residents and students, as well as students in the emerging area of medical technical sciences. We feel that a good understanding of fundamentals may signi?cantly - hance insight into various aspects of clinical neurology and clinical neu- physiology. This book, therefore, is focused on a selection of clinical signs and symptoms to highlight basic principles of neurology, (neuro-)physiology and neuroanatomy. While we believe this text to be of interest to medical students or residents in neurology or clinical neurophysiology, we speci?cally aim at students - terested in contributing to new developments and innovations in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. These students are involved with patients, even though they are not trained for routine patient care.

This volume is a state-of-the-art summary of all the established techniques of clinical neurophysiology. It covers all the technical aspects and the relevant information for the application of these techniques in a clinical setting. An excellent book, there is no other comparable work available on the market. The authors are top scientists representing their respective fields in the international scientific community. Included are lucid reports on technical standards and applications of electromyography, evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, reflex tests and tests of autonomic functions in clinical neurophysiology, and electrooculography. Setting the standards for the clinical routine and applications in neurology, psychiatry and child neurology, it should have a place on the bookshelves of physicians and technicians in clinical neurophysiology.

Over the past two decades, electrophysiology has undergone unprecedented changes thanks to technical improvements, which simplify measurement and analysis and allow more compact data storage. This book covers in detail the spectrum of electrophysiology applications in patients with disorders of consciousness. Its content spans from clinical aspects of the management of subjects in the intensive care unit, including EEG, evoked potentials and related implications in terms of prognosis and patient management to research applications in subjects with ongoing consciousness impairment. While the first section provides up-to-date information for the interested clinician, the second part highlights the latest developments in this exciting field. The book comprehensively combines clinical and research information related to neurophysiology in disorder-of- consciousness patients, making it an easily accessible reference for neuro-ICU specialists, epileptologists and clinical neurophysiologists as well as researchers utilizing EEG and event-related potentials.

Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology series, the Oxford Textbook of Clinical Neurophysiology includes sections that provide a summary of the basic science underlying neurophysiological techniques, a description of the techniques themselves, including normal values, and a description of the use of the techniques in clinical situations. Much of diagnostic neurophysiology is essentially pattern recognition which is illustrated throughout the text using audio and video examples. Divided into four key sections, this book begins with the scientific basis of clinical neurophysiology (Section 1) before exploring specific techniques including Electromyography, Intracranial EEG recordings, and Magnetoencephalography (Section 2). The final two sections explore clinical aspects of both the peripheral nervous system (Section 3) and the central nervous system (Section 4).

Established in 1982 as the leading reference on electroencephalography, Drs. Niedermeyer's and Lopes da Silva's text is now in its thoroughly updated Fifth Edition. An international group of experts provides comprehensive coverage of the neurophysiologic and technical aspects of EEG, evoked potentials, and magnetoencephalography, as well as the clinical applications of these studies in neonates, infants, children, adults, and older adults. This edition includes digital EEG and advances in areas such as neurocognition. Three new chapters cover the topics of Ultra-Fast EEG Frequencies, Ultra-Slow Activity, and Cortico-Muscular Coherence. Hundreds of EEG tracings and other illustrations complement the text.

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Updated and expanded, this second edition of the proven high-yield, highly illustrated clinical neurophysiology board review is designed to help candidates assess and refine their knowledge in all domains tested on the exam. With over 880 structured multiple-choice questions, answers, and detailed rationales, this comprehensive review mimics the testing environment with the question types and formats you will find on the exam. Every question has been vetted and refreshed where needed, and new questions have been added to reflect changes to the updated ABPN Clinical Neurophysiology exam content blueprint. The book is a valuable study tool for initial certification or MOC review and covers anatomy and physiology, electronics and instrumentation, nerve conduction studies and EMG, EEG, evoked potentials and intraoperative monitoring, sleep studies, ethics and safety, and advanced topics including SEEG, QEEG, MEG, autonomic testing, and more. A unique “Pearls for Passing” chapter provides a quick hit review of key facts before the exam. Clinical Neurophysiology Board Review Q&A, Second Edition is a one-stop review for any neurology exam or practice area involving clinical neurophysiologic testing. Written by experienced authors who are collectively board certified in all of the areas covered, this indispensable resource provides the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed on exam day and every day. Key Features: Contains over 880 board style questions covering all areas of Clinical Neurophysiology with over 80 newly added questions to this edition Each question has 5 answer choices along with detailed rationales Includes more than 160 state-of-the-art digital images to ensure familiarity with clinical neurophysiologic studies and findings that form a significant part of any certifying exam Includes free access to the ebook for review on mobile devices and computers