Neurological Examination Made Easy

Neurological clinical examinations are one of the most intimidating procedures a medical student has to perform. This book sets out to demystify it, and, as is shown by the spectacular success of the first edition, succeeds admirably.

This is a short and highly illustrated guide to the clinical examination of the nervous system for medical students and junior doctors.

Features

* A concise and lucid explanation of how to examine the nervous system.

* Copiously illustrated with clear line drawings and flow charts.

* Instructions are clear and systematic:

* what to do

* what you will find

* what it means

Contents

History & Examination. Speech. Mental State and Higher Function. Gait. Cranial Nerves: General. Cranial Nerves: Olfactory Nerve. Cranial Nerves: The Eye 1 - Pupils, Acuity, Fields. Cranial Nerves: The Eye 2 - Fundi. Cranial Nerves III, IV, VI: Eye Movements. Cranial Nerves: Nystagmus. Cranial Nerves V, VII: The Face. Cranial Nerves VIII: Auditory Nerve. Cranial Nerves IX, X, XII: The Mouth. Cranial Nerves XI: Accessory Nerve. Motor System: General. Motor System: Tone. Motor System: Arms. Motor System: Legs. Motor System: Reflexes. Motor System: What You Find and What It Means. Sensation: General. Sensation: What You Find and What It Means. Co-Ordination. Abnormal Movements. Special Signs. The Autonomic Nervous System. The Unconscious Patient. Summary of Screening Neurobiological Examination.