Clinical Neurophysiology

Clinical Neurophysiology, Third Edition will continue the tradition of the previous two volumes by providing a didactic, yet accessible, presentation of electrophysiology in three sections that is of use to both the clinician and the researcher. The first section describes the analysis of electrophysiological waveforms. Section two describes the various methods and techniques of electrophysiological testing. The third section, although short in appearance, has recommendations of symptom complexes and disease entities using electroencephalography, evoked potentials, and nerve conduction studies.

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).

This text covers the entire range of electrophysiologic measures that can be used in diagnosis and monitoring of neurologic diseases. It brings together EMG, EEG, evoked potentials, autonomic nervous system testing, sleep, surgical monitoring, motor control, vestibular testing, and magnetic stimulation into a single volume, and is widely used in preparing for the board exams in clinical neurophysiology.The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded, and includes a new chapter on the clinical neurophysiology of pain.

This book presents a broad yet focused treatment of central topics in the field of clinical neurophysiology. The volume was inspired by the clinical neurophysiology lecture series at Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center and Rhode Island Hospital. Much like the lecture series, this book is designed to acquaint trainees with the essential elements of clinical neurophysiology. Each chapter is written by leading and respected clinical neurophysiologists.

Long copy (cont'd in long field): Clinical Neurophysiology: EMG, Nerve Conduction and Evoked Potentials is addressed to those who require understanding of the underlying scientific principles, proper recording techniques, and the development and characteristics of electrical potentials in normal subjects and the ways in which these are affected by physical factors or disease. This foundation will enable the reader to interpret a wide range of clinical problems on the basis of first principles.

Covers the diagnostic and clinical applications of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and offers cutting-edge, in-depth guidance on the use of TMS to study brain physiology and pathophysiology as well as its current and future therapeutic uses. Readers will find the essential up-to-date information they need to make the most of this dynamic method. Delivers a detailed analysis of the physics of magnetic stimulation as well as basic mechanisms of how magnetic stimulation activates neural tissue. Presents expert guidance on the clinical uses of TMS as well as its therapeutic and research applications.

Expands and updates the authors' Nerve conduction handbook (1983). In the first section, presents procedures to study the function of peripheral nerves using only basic electrodiagnostic equipment (although many are facilitated with the addition of an averager). The second section is restricted to methods that require the use of an averager; the third is eclectic. Intended for the experienced clinical neurophysiologist who needs access to an exhaustive collection of techniques. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR