Prepared by residents and chief residents with senior faculty advisors at Washington University School of Medicine, these pocket-sized guides in eight different specialties deliver invaluable advice for the front-lines of the wards from those who have been there before. Packed with ingenious insights to help you make it through your residency or clerkship, each guide uses a quick-reference format to deliver the facts you need most!
• Concise coverage of the basics shows you what every neurology resident must know—from an overview of neurological history and physical exam, neuroanatomic review, to specific neuroimaging techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Neurology pearls—including algorithms, formulas, and patient notes—will help you avoid frequent pitfalls.
• Common patient problems are reviewed in an easy-to-follow format that guides you through each step of the evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment.
• Special sections address stroke, seizures, vertigo, dizziness, headache, and ataxia—and include a concise review of clinical trials—to help you practice with confidence.
• Listing of Internet resources helps you locate web-based sites for additional information and patient education material.
• Key points to remember" at the end of each chapter alert you to must-know diagnostic and treatment information.