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The scope of the book includes all neurological problems in infancy. In the first half, it sets out in a succinct format the principles of working with families, of clinical assessment, of the use of investigations and treatments, and of evidence-based medicine. The second, symptom-based half of the book provides detailed guidance on the practice of child neurology in infancy. The authors are distinguished experts drawn from all over Europe. The contributors have approached their chapters using an accessible, didactic style and consistent organization of material. The emphasis throughout is on clinical methods, the use of appropriate investigations and treatments, and the avoidance of unnecessary or potentially harmful interventions. For quick reference, all chapters feature boxes highlighting key messages, common errors, and when to worry. The book is designed to be carried round as a handy reference. Table of ContentsPart 1: Principles of Child Neurology In Infancy- 1 Terms, definitions and concepts
- 2 Interprofessional working: user and carer involvement
- 3 Clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine
- 4 Promoting child development
- 5 The Neonatal examination and neurodevelopmental assessment
- 6 Neurological examination beyond the neonatal period
- 7 Prevention, vaccination and Screening
- 8 Cranial imaging
- 9 Neurophysiology (EEG & aEEG)
- 10 Biochemical and haematological testing
- 11 Genetic testing
- 12 Drug treatments: drugs, vitamins and minerals
- 13 Nonpharmacological treatment
Part 2: Settings In Clinical Practice- 14 Birth Asphyxia and other acute encephalopathies in the newborn
- 15 Inheritited metabolic encephalopathies of infancy
- 16 Neontal Seizures
- 17 Acute encephalopathy and traumatic brain injury
- 18 Stroke
- 19 Acute neurological illness with fever: meningitis, encephalitis and infective space-occupying lesions
- 20 Post-neonatal epileptic seizures
- 21 Non-epileptic paroxysmal disorders in infancy
- 22 Microcephaly, including congenital infections
- 23 Macrocephaly, including hydrocephalus and brain tumors
- 26 Early developmental impairment and neurological abnormalities at birth
- 27 Cerebral palsy
- 28 Central nervous system disorders of movement other than cerebral palsy
- 29 Progressive loss of skills
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