Acute Pediatric Neurology

Editors:Thomas Sejersen, MD, PhDProfessor, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Astrid Lindgrens Barnsjukhus, Stockholm, Sweden  Ching H. Wang, MD, PhDProfessor of Paediatric Neurology, College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center; Attending Physician, Department of Paediatric Neurology, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas

• Part 1: Acute Neurological Symptoms.- Unconsciousness, Coma, and Death by Neurological Criteria.- Seizures.- Acute Headache.- Acute Disturbance of Motor Function.- Acute Disturbance of Vision.- Dizziness and Vertigo.- Acute Changes of Behavior and Memory.- Part 2: Management of Acute Neurological Conditions.- Ischemic and Hypoxic Insults: Near Drowning, Asphyxia, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.- Neurometabolic Crisis.- Approach to Muscle Cramps, Exercise Intolerance and Recurrent Myoglobinuria.- Management of Seizures and Status Epilepticus.- Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure.- Management of Migraine and Other Headaches.- Central Nervous System Infections (bacteria and parasites).- Management of Acute Neuromuscular Disorders.- Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases.- Viral Infections, Autoimmune and Demyelinating Conditions of the Central Nervous System.- Spasticity, Dystonia, and Other Movement Disorders: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide.- Acute Pain.

"This book succeeds at providing a succinct and complete guide to the diagnosis and management of acute pediatric neurological presentations. ... It is intended for pediatricians, pediatric intensivists, neonatologists, pediatric neurologists, neurologists, and anyone managing acutely ill children with neurological complaints. It also can serve as a reference for physician assistants, medical students, residents, fellows, and attending level providers. ... This is an excellent, up-to-date, book on acute pediatric neurology." (Christopher J. Ford, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2014) "Acute Pediatric Neurology is an enjoyable reading experience and Sejersen and Wang are to be congratulated on their work. ... book can readily be recommended to paediatricians and trainees and any other colleagues who see children with acute neurological disorders in settings ... . It also serves as a reference book for experienced paediatric neurologists who should all have a need to go back to basics and revive their knowledge on the daily realities of working in acute neurological situations." (Matti Sillanpaa, Acta Paediatrica, Vol. 103, 2014) "This book is intended to be a practical guide, covering major pediatric neurological diseases of relevance in the acute settings. ... The beauty of this book is all management options are discussed according to underlying pathophysiology. ... It is required reading for all doctors and nurse practitioners taking care of children and it is a must-read for pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, pediatric intensivists, and neonatologists." (Kyaw Linn, European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, Vol. 18, 2014) "This multi-authored publication edited by Sejersen and Wang has been produced with the aim of filling a gap in the market for a textbook on acute paediatric neurology. ... this is a book which would be of value to paediatricians, and would be an asset to the acute children's department collection." (Nadine McCrea, European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, Vol. 18, 2014) "A succinct account is given in this book covering a wide range of pathogens being it bacteria, viruses or even parasites such as plasmodium falciparum. ... it is full of rich knowledge and has plenty of wisdom pearls and an abundance of real life pragmatism. For those who would appreciate embarking on a joyful educational and possibly practice-changing ... journey, I would urge you to either have this book or recommend it to your librarian as I did!" (Mohamed O. E. Babiker, European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, Vol. 18, 2014)