Handbook Of Pediatric Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the most common neurological problem affecting children and adolescents, with an incidence rate of 1–2%. Diagnosing epilepsy in children is often complicated by age-dependent manifestations which can differ greatly from seizure disorders seen in adults. Thus, effective treatment and management depends on clinicians to establish an accurate diagnosis and choose appropriate therapy based on the likelihood of clinical benefit. Handbook of Pediatric Epilepsy will be a concise overview of seizures in infants, children, and adolescents, including a discussion of common types of seizure disorders, treatment options, recent drug developments, and evidence-based disease management guidelines.

Research in the field of epilepsy will continue at a rapid pace, with the ultimate hope of curing many intractable epilepsy syndromes. Fully updated, this new edition is organized chronologically, from neonate through adolescence, and the handbook is the culmination of a group effort involving leading physicians and researchers whose contributions constitute a concise and practical reference for health professionals in training. Here the contributors review the recent flood of new information on the pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment of the various epilepsy syndromes, and the volume is distilled into an easy-to-use guide. Fully updated text reviewing the latest research on the pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment of the various epilepsy syndromes. Thorough descriptions of the different syndromes commonly encountered in clinical practice across the pediatric range. Extensive resource section provided. Contributors describe why they chose each particular case, what they learned, and how it changed their practice. The book includes the most recent classification and nomenclature published by the International League Against Epilepsy.

Market: Neurologists and pediatricians Diagnostic and treatment algorithms appear throughout Includes sections on comorbidities and monotherapy vs. polytherapy

Seizures and Epilepsy in Children is the go-to resource for caregivers and families with children who have epilepsy and seizures.

"Manual of Pediatric Neurology" is an easy-to-read and easy-to-access text based on clinical scenarios. The book comprises a collection of chapters that address frequently encountered conditions in all clinical settings. These include the management of seizures in the emergency department, treatment of epilepsy in the outpatient setting, acute and chronic management of headaches, tic disorder, neuromuscular illnesses, CNS infections, and many more. Emphasis is placed on signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests as needed, as well as practical advice on treatment. The book's matter also covers topics tangentially related to child neurology such as syncope and ventriculo-peritoneal shunt failure. Emerging and rapidly changing topics in child neurology such as neonatal neurology and the management of stroke in children are also addressed. One chapter is devoted to the care of child neurology patients at the end of life. Sample Chapter(s) Chapter 1: Diagnosis and Classification of Seizures and Epilepsy Syndromes (4,584 KB) Contents: Diagnosis and Classification of Seizures and Epilepsy Syndromes "(Jorge Vidaurre and Anup Patel)"Treatment of Seizures and Epilepsy Syndromes "(Anup Patel and Jorge Vidaurre)"Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus "(Jorge Vidaurre and Anup Patel)"Management of Seizures in the Emergency Department "(Kimberly Scansen)"Headaches in Children and Adolescents "(Ann Pakalnis)"Management of Headaches in the Emergency Department "(Rachel Smitek and Emile El-Shammaa)"Autism Spectrum Disorders "(Emily de los Reyes)"Neurodevelopmental Disorders "(Emily de los Reyes)"Duchene Muscular Dystrophy "(C Y Tsao)"Spinal Muscular Atrophy "(C Y Tsao)"Myasthenia Gravis "(C Y Tsao)"Inherited Neuropathies "(Gloria Galloway)"Acquired Neuropathies "(Gloria Galloway)"Pediatric Stroke "(Warren Lo)"Neurocutaneous Syndromes "(Monica Islam and E Steve Roach)"Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension "(Shawn Aylward)"Syncope "(Shane F Tsai, Jack R Stines and Timothy M Hoffman)"Central Nervous System Infections in Neonates, Infants, and Children "(Rebecca Wallihan and Dennis Cunningham)"Hydrocephalus "(Eric M Jackson and Corey Raffel)"Neurology of the Neonate "(Lenora Lehwald and Laurel Slaughter)"Palliative Care for the Pediatric Neurologist "(Janine Winters)"Tic Disorder and Tourette Syndrome "(Pedro Weisleder and Latif Khuhro)" Readership: Pediatrics, medical students, residents, physicians in practice, nurses.

Now updated, this bestselling reference is a practical point-of-care guide to the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. This edition's updated coverage of drug therapy includes current American Academy of Neurology guidelines, new drugs, newly approved indications, and more.

The extensively updated third edition of Pediatric Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Therapy continues to be the definitive volume on the diagnosis, treatment, classification, and management of the childhood epilepsies. Written by nearly 100 international leaders in the field, this new edition progresses logically with major sections on the basic mechanisms of the disease, classification, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and age-related syndromes of epilepsy. The core of the new third edition is its completely updated section on antiepileptic drugs, including an in-depth discussion of dosage considerations, drug toxicity, teratogenicity, and drug interactions, with recommendations for optimal combinations when multiple drug therapy is required. Features unique to the third edition include: Expanded section on the basic science and mechanism of epilepsy Completely updated drug chapters, including newly released drugs and those in development Expanded chapters on vagus nerve stimulation and surgical treatment Expanded section on co-morbidities The third edition includes 21 new chapters, including discussions of: epileptic channelopathies; epileptogenic cerebral cortical malformation; epilepsy genes; etiologies and workup; evidence-based medicine issues related to drug selection; Levetiracetam; Sulthiame; Pregabalin; herbal medications; basic and advanced imaging; immunotherapy issues; vagus nerve stimulation therapy; cognitive and psychiatric co-morbidities and educational placement; and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy.

Manual of Pediatric Neurology is an easy-to-read and easy-to-access text based on clinical scenarios. Emphasis is placed on signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests as needed, and practical advice on treatment for childhood neurologic disorders. The book comprises a collection of chapters that address frequently encountered pediatric scenarios in all clinical settings. These include the management of seizures in the emergency department, treatment of epilepsy in the outpatient setting, acute management of headaches and many more. The book also covers topics juxtaposed to neurology such as neonatal neurology, neurogenetics, and the management of stroke in children. Special attention is placed on commonly encountered neurological conditions such as Tourette' syndrome, neuromuscular illnesses, and CNS infections. Interpretation of frequently used tests such as EEG, CSF analysis, and nerve conduction testing is also covered. Finally, one chapter is devoted to the care of child neurology patients at the end of life, i.e. palliative care.