Swaiman's pediatric neurology : principles and practice /

Swaiman's pediatric neurology : principles and practice /

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Bibliographic Details
Edition:	Sixth edition.
Imprint:	Edinburgh : Elsevier, 2018. ©2017
Description:	1 online resource (xxvi, 1403 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Series:	ClinicalKey
Subject:	Pediatric neurology. Neurology. Pediatrics. Nervous system -- Diseases. Children. Infants. Neurology Pediatrics Nervous System Diseases Child Infant Pediatric neurology. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13419145

Hidden Bibliographic Details
Varying Form of Title:	Pediatric neurology
Other uniform titles:	Preceded by (work): Swaiman's pediatric neurology. 5th ed. 2012.
Other authors / contributors:	Swaiman, Kenneth F., 1931- editor. Ashwal, Stephen, 1945- editor. Ferriero, Donna M., editor. Schor, Nina Felice, editor. Finkel, Richard S. (Richard Sanford), editor. Gropman, Andrea L., editor. Pearl, Phillip L., editor. Shevell, Michael, editor.
ISBN:	9780323374811 0323374816 9780323371018 0323371019 9780323374828 0323374824
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Revised edition of: Swaiman's pediatric neurology/ [edited by] Kenneth F. Swaiman [and others]. 5th ed. 2012. Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. Online resource; title from resource home page (ClinicalKey, viewed June 21, 2017).
Summary:	"Since 1975, Dr. Kenneth Swaiman's classic text has been the reference of choice for authoritative guidance in pediatric neurology, and the 6th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with thorough revisions that bring you fully up to date with all that's new in the field. Five new sections, 62 new chapters, 4 new editors, and a reconfigured format make this a comprehensive and clearly-written resource for the experienced clinician as well as the physician-in-training"--Publisher's description.
Other form:	Print version: Swaiman's pediatric neurology. Sixth edition. Edinburgh : Elsevier, 2018 9780323371018

Table of Contents:

Clinical evaluation
Neurodiagnostic testing
Emerging neuroscience concepts
Perinatal acquired and congenital neurologic disorders
Congenital structural defects
Genetic, metabolic, and neurocutaneous disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Epilepsy
Nonepileptiform paroxysmal disorders and disorders of sleep
Disorders of balance and movement
White matter disorders
Brain injury and disorders of consciousness
Cerebrovascular disease in children
Infections of the nervous system
Immune mediated disorders of the nervous system
Pediatric neurooncology
Neuromuscular disorders
Systemic and autonomic nervous system diseases
Care of the child with neurologic disorders.