Fundamentals of Neuroimaging
Fundamentals of Neuroimaging Charles R. Wira III Alex Janke Over time in emergency medicine there has been greater accessibility to imaging modalities, such as non-contrast computed tomography (CT), computed tomography…
Abnormal Vision, Pupils, and Eye Movements
Abnormal Vision, Pupils, and Eye Movements Ashley Norse CLINICAL CHALLENGE Eye complaints can be a sign of minor irritation or significant neurologic or systemic diseases such as stroke, multiple sclerosis,…
Neuroanatomy: The Basics
Neuroanatomy: The Basics Amy D. Costigan Brian Silver A solid foundational understanding of neuroanatomy is critical to the recognition and management of neurologic emergencies. This chapter discusses the most important…
The Neurologic Examination
The Neurologic Examination Jean Khoury Andrew N. Russman The neurologic examination is the essential tool to localize clinical findings within the nervous system, to develop a differential diagnosis, and to…
Mai Huang: A 64-Year-Old Waitress With Left-Sided Abdominal Pain and Fever
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of abdominal pain. • Develop an understanding of the unique anatomy of the colon. • Develop an understanding of the causes of diverticulitis….
Vivian Zhao: A 32-Year-Old Female With Right Lower Quadrant Pain
Learning Objectives • Learn the clinical presentation of appendicitis pain. • Learn how to use physical examination to identify appendicitis. • Develop an understanding of the treatment options for appendicitis….
Lydia Lutz: A 24-Year-Old Bartender With the Acute Onset of Severe Abdominal Pain That Radiates Through to Her Back
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of abdominal pain. • Develop an understanding of the unique anatomy of the pancreas. • Develop an understanding of the causes of acute…
Brian Nguyen: A 23 Year-Old With Severe Testicular Pain and Hematuria
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of testicular pain. • Develop an understanding of the unique anatomy of the urinary tract. • Develop an understanding of the sensory innervation…
Chuck Connors: A 72-Year-Old Male With Persistent Pain Following a Thoracotomy for Lung Cancer
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of pain following thoracic surgery. • Develop an understanding of the anatomy and innervation of the chest wall and thorax. • Develop an…
