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A primer of the basic principles and applications in neurophysiology with updated EEG and EP guidelines, in-depth discussion of clinical and physiological correlates to slow waves, and expanded coverage of electrophysiologic diagnosis of neuromuscular transmission disorders and myopathies. The most recent information on focal seizure discharges is also included. Topics include basic electronics, electroencephalography, nerve conduction studies and electromyography, evoked potentials, and polysomnography. -- Copyright 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description
Provides basic physiology and interpretive information Expanded methodology in the nerve conductions, electromyography, and evoked potentials sections Updated guidelines for EEG and EP Includes step-by-step instructions for nerve conduction methodology in tabular format Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology is a primer of the basic principles and applications involved in neurophysiology, for the neophyte. In The Second Edition, Dr. Misulis has updated the guidelines for EEG and EP. Clinical and physiological correlates to slow waves are discussed in greater depth while electrophysiologic diagnosis of neuromuscular transmission disorders and myopathies are also expanded. The most recent information on focal seizure discharges has been added as well, and the reference section has been updated and extended. Ideal for studying for exams! This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Info
Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN. Text offers an overview of the basics of neurophysiological tests for normal and abnormal neurobiological function. Presents guidance on performing and interpreting diagnostic studies used to evaluate conditions. This edition includes technological advances and additional tracings. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. DNLM: Electroencephalography--methods.

About the Author
MD, PhD, Neurologist, Semmes-Murphy Neurologic and Spine Institute, Jackson, Tennessee; Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Key Features
Provides a practical overview of the field, making it a useful tool for board preparation.
Covers the studies used to evaluate epilepsy, coma, dementia, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, nerve dysfunction, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and more.

New to this Edition
Includes a new companion CD-ROM with all the contents of the book in HTML format step-by-step instructions for various techniques, accompanied by videos, photographs, and diagrams (including details on electrode placement and arrays) technical details about the equipment mathematical derivations of the formulae in the text additional sample recordings with expert interpretations and questions and answers for self-assessment.
Covers the latest advances in technology and explains their clinical implications.
Expands the presentation of methodology so that procedures may be performed without reference to other texts.
Features more examples of tracings.

I. Basic physiology and physics 1. Nerve and muscle physiology 2. Circuit elements and circuits 3. Neurophysiologic equipment 4. Basic principles of neurophysiologic studies
II. Electroencephalography 5. EEG basics 6. Normal EEG 7. Abnormal EEG 8. Neonatal EEG 9. EEG monitoring
III. Nerve conduction study and electromyography 10. NCS and EMG basics 11. Approach to clinical questions 12. Neuropathies 13. Myopathies 14. Neuromuscular transmission defects
IV. Evoked potentials 15. EP basics 16. Visual evoked potentials 17. Brainstem auditory evoked potentials 18. Somatosensory evoked potentials 19. Clinical applications
V. Sleep testing 20. Basic sleep physiology and pathology 21. Nocturnal polysomnography and multiple sleep latency testing
Appendix Glossary Reference tables References