Clinical Neurophysiology
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Overview
This question-and-answer formatted book provides a complete yet focused review of clinical neurophysiology. It contains 534 questions and detailed answers with page references to larger reference books and textbooks of interest. Emphasis is on key concepts that every neurologist/neurophysiologist must master to take qualification boards or to practice this discipline. Coverage includes basic physics and electronics with their direct practical implications, electroencephalography, evoked potentials, nerve conduction studies, electromyography, sleep medicine, autonomic testing and central neurophysiology, and neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring.
A companion Website will present all of the questions and answers in the book in electronic format.
Synopsis
This question-and-answer formatted book provides a complete yet focused review of clinical neurophysiology. It contains 534 questions and detailed answers with page references to larger reference books and textbooks of interest. Emphasis is on key concepts that every neurologist/neurophysiologist must master to take qualification boards or to practice this discipline. Coverage includes basic physics and electronics with their direct practical implications, electroencephalography, evoked potentials, nerve conduction studies, electromyography, sleep medicine, autonomic testing and central neurophysiology, and neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring.
A companion Website will present all of the questions and answers in the book in electronic format.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Joseph I. Sirven, MD(Mayo Clinic Hospital)
Description:This book, essentially a self assessment tool for clinical neurophysiology, is organized in a test question format with eight sections surveying all facets of the discipline. The detailed answers with references allow readers to gauge their progress in learning the material and identify areas of weakness.
Purpose:This is intended as a self assessment tool especially for those individuals preparing for the clinical neurophysiology boards. The question format helps to challenge readers to ascertain whether they have grasped fundamental points. The authors clearly meet their objective. There is a lack of books in this area, so this one helps to fill a vacuum.
Audience:Neurology residents, clinical neurophysiology fellows in training, or any neurologists preparing for their boards are the intended audience. The authors are certainly credible in the field and they have accomplished their goals.
Features:The book addresses eight fundamental areas of clinical neurophysiology including EEG, EMG, neuromuscular disease, sleep, and autonomic disorders. Intraoperative monitoring and evoked potentials are also included. The online resource of additional questions and resources is a nice feature. In essence, this is an ideal workbook that serves its intended purpose.
Assessment:This is an excellent resource for clinical neurophysiology board preparation and maintenance of certification. There are no other similar books, and this will certainly help.
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From The Critics
Reviewer: Joseph I Sirven, MD(Mayo Clinic Arizona)Description: This book, essentially a self assessment tool for clinical neurophysiology, is organized in a test question format with eight sections surveying all facets of the discipline. The detailed answers with references allow readers to gauge their progress in learning the material and identify areas of weakness.
Purpose: This is intended as a self assessment tool especially for those individuals preparing for the clinical neurophysiology boards. The question format helps to challenge readers to ascertain whether they have grasped fundamental points. The authors clearly meet their objective. There is a lack of books in this area, so this one helps to fill a vacuum.
Audience: Neurology residents, clinical neurophysiology fellows in training, or any neurologists preparing for their boards are the intended audience. The authors are certainly credible in the field and they have accomplished their goals.
Features: The book addresses eight fundamental areas of clinical neurophysiology including EEG, EMG, neuromuscular disease, sleep, and autonomic disorders. Intraoperative monitoring and evoked potentials are also included. The online resource of additional questions and resources is a nice feature. In essence, this is an ideal workbook that serves its intended purpose.
Assessment: This is an excellent resource for clinical neurophysiology board preparation and maintenance of certification. There are no other similar books, and this will certainly help.