This is the first book to comprehensively address neurodiagnostic testing for the broad scope of clinical neurophysiologic disorders in the pediatric population. The field of clinical neurophysiology has expanded exponentially with the development of new approaches, techniques, studies, and certifications. This book bridges the gap in clinical information available for practitioners who use neurophysiologic techniques to evaluate and treat children and adolescents with epilepsy, sleep, neuromuscular, and autonomic disorders but may not have subspecialty training in each individual field. Drawing on the expertise and clinical wisdom of leading practitioners and researchers in each area of clinical neurophysiology, the book focuses on the technical and interpretive skills unique to treating the pediatric population. It covers the full spectrum of neurophysiologic topics including pediatric sleep disorders, epilepsy, febrile seizures and nonepileptic paraxosysmal disorders. Chapters address pediatric muscular dystrophies, EMG, brachial plexopathies, peripheral neuropathy, intraoperative monitoring, evoked potentials, evaluation of autonomic disorders, and EEG studies for all applications. This singular working reference will be indispensable for the clinical provider as well as for trainees and technologists who use a wide diversity of clinical neurophysiologic skills to more accurately diagnose and treat neurologic disorders in children and adolescents. Key Features: Delivers comprehensive information on all areas of pediatric clinical neurophysiology Provides clinical and procedural guidance for performing and interpreting neurodiagnostic tests in children and adolescents Over 100 illustrations of studies and findings accompany the text Brings together experts from the fields of epilepsy, sleep, neuromuscular and autonomic disorders, and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring

Neonatal and Paediatric Neurophysiology is derived and updated from the hugely successful definitive text reference, Clinical Neurophysiology 2/e. Both publications have been prepared by experts of international renown, and follow a tradition of multidisciplinary team effort - with a strong foundation in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, high standards of practical technological skills, as well as those deriving from considerable experience in the clinical neurosciences. This book is concerned with the specific technological and interpretative aspects of clinical neurophysiological recordings that are peculiar to the child from birth to adolescence. A general introduction details some general departmental procedures that are helpful when running a service for children. Methodology and maturational features for EEG, evoked potential and EMG investigations in infants and children are covered in the book. The chapters on the neurophysiology of the neonatal period and that of the child include a disease-orientated approach to the applications of the techniques. Some applications of evoked potentials and EMG, particular to these age groups, complete the coverage. Neonatal and Paediatric Clinical Neurophysiology provides a comprehensive guide for neonatologists, paediatric neurologists, clinical neurophysiologists and paediatricians. The book is also relevant to biomedical engineers involved in the design of equipment and to technicians. Specifically tailored for neonatologists, paediatric neurologists, paediatricians, clinical neurophysiologists and the associated specialist technologists working with the relevant teams Four-colour artworks and tables summarizing key aspects of information Prepared by international multidisciplinary team of leading experts offering insight and expertise in all aspects of the discipline

This is the first book to comprehensively address neurodiagnostic testing for the broad scope of clinical neurophysiologic disorders in the pediatric population. The field of clinical neurophysiology has expanded exponentially with the development of new approaches, techniques, studies, and certifications. This book bridges the gap in clinical information available for practitioners who use neurophysiologic techniques to evaluate and treat children and adolescents with epilepsy, sleep, neuromuscular, and autonomic disorders but may not have subspecialty training in each individual field. Drawing on the expertise and clinical wisdom of leading practitioners and researchers in each area of clinical neurophysiology, the book focuses on the technical and interpretive skills unique to treating the pediatric population. It covers the full spectrum of neurophysiologic topics including pediatric sleep disorders, epilepsy, febrile seizures and nonepileptic paraxosysmal disorders. Chapters address pediatric muscular dystrophies, EMG, brachial plexopathies, peripheral neuropathy, intraoperative monitoring, evoked potentials, evaluation of autonomic disorders, and EMG studies for all applications. This singular working reference will be indispensable for the clinical provider as well as for trainees and technologists who use a wide diversity of clinical neurophysiologic skills to more accurately diagnose and treat neurologic disorders in children and adolescents. Key Features: Delivers comprehensive information on all areas of pediatric clinical neurophysiology Provides clinical and procedural guidance for performing and interpreting neurodiagnostic tests in children and adolescents Over 100 illustrations of studies and findings amplify the text Brings together experts from the fields of epilepsy, sleep, neuromuscular and autonomic disorders, and neurophysiological monitoring About the Editor: Gloria M. Galloway, MD, FAAN is Professor of Clinical Neurology, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH

The authors treat the three main branches of clinical neurophysiology - peripheral neurophysiology, evoked potentials and electroencephalography - in a consistent and integrated way with emphasis on a clear exposition of practical details of how and why each investigation is done. Their aim is that the reader should understand exactly how to choose and to undertake appropriate investigations, and how to interpret the findings in the light of the latest evidence-based studies. Using historical evidence and illustrative case reports, they address the scientific principles, both biological and electrical, recording techniques, the development and characteristics of electrical potentials in normal subjects, and the ways in which these are disturbed by physical factors or disease. This foundation should enable the reader to interpret recordings from first principles. The main clinical sections are set in the context of typical referral problems or disease groups, showing how the appropriate sequence of investigations and their interpretation help in diagnosis or surveillance of the patient's condition.

Devoted exclusively to the neurophysiology of children. It includes comprehensive information on electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and evoked potentials (EP). Written by a stellar group of recognized authorities, this text is essential for pediatric neurologists and general neurologists who perform and interpret neurophysiologic tests on children. Contains practical guides on interpreting neonatal and pediatric EEGs Includes a discussion of pediatric sleep disorders. Covers the use of magnetoencephalogrphy in localization of cerebral function in children, intracranial EEG monitoring in the evaluation of children with medically intractable epilepsy, neurophysiology of language and behavioral disorders in children, intraopearative evoked potentials and the interrelation of DNA analysis with clinical neurophysiology in the diagnosis of chronic neuromuscular disorders of childhood.