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MEDICAL

Neurology

Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing EEG Second Edition

By Thoru Yamada, MD, Professor, Department of Neurology, Univer- sity of Iowa, Iowa City, IA and Elizabeth Meng, BA, R.EEG/EP T, EEG Technologist, Department of Neurology, Maryvale Hospital, Phoenix, AZ DESCRIPTION

Ideal for technologists, neurology residents, and clinical neuro- physiology fellows, Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing: EEG, Second Edition , provides comprehensive, up-to-date guidance on electroencephalography technology and interpretation. From key foundational knowledge such as basic electronics and re- cording techniques, to new videos and newACNS guidelines, this reference is a highly regarded go-to guide for using this essential neurodiagnostic tool to its fullest potential. FEATURES ▶ ▶ Covers the technical aspects of electroneurodiagnosis as well as its clinical applications and diagnostic utilities for various central nervous system disorders. ▶ ▶ Emphasizes pattern recognition, artifact recognition, technical pitfalls, and the clinical correlates of electroencephalography, including material that assists in recognizing specific artifacts. ▶ ▶ Reflects the latest ACNS guidelines for EEG pattern nomenclature. ▶ ▶ Features an all-new chapter on long-term monitoring of acutely ill patients: Continuous Critical Care EEG (CCEEG). ▶ ▶ Includes a companion website featuring a question bank and approximately 60 videos on topics from artifact to seizures, including 20 new videos exploring patient behavior as it relates to EEG interpretation. ▶ ▶ Contains an extensive collection of EEG figures to familiarize readers with variables they’re likely to encounter. ▶ ▶ An excellent resource to prepare for the ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalo- graphic and Evoked Potential Technologists) certification or the neurophysiology boards. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: ▶ ▶ The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time—providing a seamless reading experience online or offline ▶ ▶ Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks ▶ ▶ Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design ▶ ▶ The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in November, 2009. (ISBN: 978-0-7817-7861-9)

Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-8302-0 / (US$154.99 / £119.00 / €131.00) Worldwide Approx. 360 pp. / December 2017

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