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Neurology for the Small Animal Practitioner is a practical presentation of common neurological conditions seen in a small animal practice. The book includes clear guidelines for effective diagnosis and treatment protocols for common neurologic conditions in dogs and cats. Important neurologic pathways and diagnostic procedures are illustrated by original, anatomic drawings and step-by-step procedural figures.
List of contents
Contents Section 1 Introduction Introduction Some Helpful Hints Neuroanatomy Overview of the Patient Evaluation The Neurologic Examination Overview and Form Neurologic Examination Techniques and Lesion Localization Evaluation of the Head Evaluation of the Gait Evaluation of the Neck, Thoracic Limbs, Back, Pelvic Limbs, Tail, and Anus Postural Reactions Spinal Cord Reflexes Miscellaneous Pain Perception Lesion Localization Section 2 Dementia, Stupor, and Coma Definitions Lesion Localization Differentiation of Lesions Causing Stupor or Coma Differential Diagnosis Common and Occasional Disorders Rare Causes of Stupor and Coma Diagnostic Evaluation Important Historical Questions Physical Examination Neurologic Examination Applicable Diagnostic Tests Common and Occasional Disorders Head Trauma Intoxication Hypoglycemia Hepatic Encephalopathy Meningoencephalitis Hydrocephalus Neoplasia Cerebrovascular Disorders Hypoxia and Anoxia Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Rare Causes of Stupor and Coma Diabetes Mellitus Hypothyroidism Hyponatremia Hypernatremia Uremic Encephalopathy Thiamine Deficiency Lysosomal Storage Disorders Epidermoid, Dermoid, and Arachnoid Cysts Lissencephaly Section 3 Seizures Definitions Lesion Localization Differential Diagnosis by Age Group Younger Than 1 Year of Age 1 to 5 Years of Age Older Than 5 Years of Age Diagnostic Evaluation Important Historical Questions Physical and Neurologic Examinations Applicable Diagnostic Tests Seizure Disorders Probable Symptomatic Epilepsy Idiopathic Epilepsy Status Epilepticus Therapy Maintenance Anticonvulsant Therapy Phenobarbital Potassium Bromide Monitoring Therap
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Cheryl Chrisman, Christopher Mariani, Simon Platt, Rodger Clemmons
Summary
Features a presentation of common neurological conditions seen in a small animal practice. This book includes guidelines for effective diagnosis and treatment protocols for common neurologic conditions in dogs and cats.
