Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination

Download or read book Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination written by Steven L. Lewis and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination provides a detailed review of the basic neurologic exam, giving clinicians the tools needed to obtain valuable diagnostic information and address specific clinical presentations. The guide's three sections include a brief overview of neurologic diagnosis, instructions on how to perform the basic components of the neurologic exam, and ways to tailor the exam to specific clinical situations. The clinical focus assists in the practical bedside evaluation of common neurologic symptoms. Also included is a concise appendix of common neurologic tests, with brief summaries to help clinicians choose the best approach for each patient.