
Neurological Examination Made Easy
Geraint Fuller(Author)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 19. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
252 pages
978-0-7020-5177-7 (ISBN)
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Description
Neurological examination is one of the most intimidating procedures for medical students and junior doctors to perform and be assessed on. This book clearly guides you through the essentials of neurological examination - providing the relevant background and telling you what to do, what you can find and what it means. 'Common mistakes' and 'Tips' boxes are included throughout.
This revised fifth edition of an international bestseller - now translated into more than ten languages - updates the most efficient and effective examination techniques. New colour photographs have been added to aid understanding in the examination of the eye and the latest guidance on passing clinical exams is included in an enhanced final chapter.
A concise and lucid explanation of how to examine the nervous system.
Copiously illustrated with clear line diagrams and flow charts.
Instructions are clear and systematic - what to do, what you will find, and what it means.
Updating of the cases in the section on passing clinical exams
New colour photographs to aid understanding in clinical examination of the eye
Thorough update throughout
This revised fifth edition of an international bestseller - now translated into more than ten languages - updates the most efficient and effective examination techniques. New colour photographs have been added to aid understanding in the examination of the eye and the latest guidance on passing clinical exams is included in an enhanced final chapter.
A concise and lucid explanation of how to examine the nervous system.
Copiously illustrated with clear line diagrams and flow charts.
Instructions are clear and systematic - what to do, what you will find, and what it means.
Updating of the cases in the section on passing clinical exams
New colour photographs to aid understanding in clinical examination of the eye
Thorough update throughout
More details
Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Medical students, junior doctors, neurology residents
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 122 illustrations (74 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 138 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-5177-7 (9780702051777)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Geraint Fuller
Neurological Examination Made Easy
Book
05/2019
6th Edition
Elsevier
€26.50
Available immediately
Previous edition

Geraint Fuller
Neurological Examination Made Easy
Book
06/2008
4th Edition
Churchill Livingstone
€30.99
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Person
Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Gloucester Royal Hospital, Gloucester, Royaume-Uni.
Content
History and examination. Speech. Mental state and higher function. Gait. Cranial nerves: general. Cranial nerve 1: olfactory nerve. Cranial nerves: the eye 1 - pupils, acuity, fields. Cranial nerves: the eye 2 - fundi. Cranial nerves III, IV, VI: eye movements. Cranial nerves: nystagmus. Cranial nerves V and VII: the face. Cranial nerve VIII: auditory nerve. Cranial nerves IX, X, XII: the mouth. Cranial nerve XI: accessory nerve. Motor system: general. Motor system: tone. Motor system: arms. Motor system: legs. Motor system: reflexes. Motor system: what you find and what it means. Sensation: general. Sensation: what you find and what it means. Co-ordination. Abnormal movements. Special signs. The autonomic nervous system. The unconscious patient. Summary of screening neurological examination. Passing clinical examinations.