Pediatric Electromyography : Concepts and Clinical Applications

This book describes how to perform nerve conduction studies and electromyography in children, and explains the relevant physiology and anatomy crucial to making a diagnosis. Relevant case presentations are included to aid learning, and the authors also focus on the practical applications of the test...

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Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors McMillan, Hugh J. (Editor), Kang, Peter B. (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Medicine.
Neurology.
Pediatrics.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319613611
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-61361-1
Physical DescriptionXIV, 407 p. 104 illus., 56 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Basic Concepts
  • The utility of pediatric electromyography
  • Basic anatomy of the peripheral nervous system
  • Basic physiology of the peripheral nervous system
  • Axonotmesis versus neurapraxia
  • Anesthesia and sedation issues
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Sensory studies
  • Motor studies
  • Repetitive stimulation
  • Late responses
  • Artifacts and technical factors
  • Needle Electromyography
  • Spontaneous activity
  • Motor unit analysis
  • Single fiber EMG
  • Artifacts and technical factors.- Clinical Applications
  • Differentiating nerve and root lesions
  • Motor neuron disease
  • Radiculopathies and plexopathies
  • Acquired and inherited polyneuropathies
  • Small fiber neuropathies
  • Mononeuropathies
  • Neuromuscular junction disorders
  • Myopathies and myotonic disorders
  • Appendices
  • Normal value tables
  • Case presentations.

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