Here's straightforward coverage of all the information you need to understand and interpret electrodiagnostic studies. This resource emphasizes clinical/neurophysiologic correlations using a practical, hands on, interactive approach throughout. And it now includes two CD's with over 70 waveforms, so you can see and hear many of the waveforms discussed in the text.
• Delivers new chapters on electrical safety (including absolute and relative contraindications for EMG and NCS), the use of EMG's in the ICU, and basic statistics for electrodiagnostic studies.
• Provides new discussions of pediatric EMG
• Discusses new disorders such as paralytic poliomyelitis caused by West Nile virus.
• Includes clear, original photographs that emphasize correct needle placement.
• Features case studies at the end of each chapter.
• Includes a wealth of tables that summarize guidelines for the evaluation of most neuromuscular disorders as well as tables that highlight the results of nerve conduction studies and the electromyography for that particular patient.