Principles and Practice of Child Neurology in Infancy [Hardcover]

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.

Part 1: Principles of Child Neurology In Infancy

1 Terms, definitions and concepts
Colin Kennedy

2 Interprofessional working: user and carer involvement
Audrone Prasauskiene and Maryze Schoneveld van der Linde

3 Clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine
Andrew L. Lux

4 Promoting child development
Audrone Prasauskiene

5 The Neonatal examination and neurodevelopmental assessment
Leena Haataja, Vittorio Belmonti and Giovanni Cioni

6 Neurological examination beyond the neonatal period
Colin Kennedy

7 Prevention, vaccination and Screening
Jane Williams and Colin Kennedy

8 Cranial imaging
Brigitte Vollmer and Harriet Joy