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Copyright Dedication Contributors Chapter Reviewers Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Springer Publishing Resources Unit I: Foundations of Child Health Unit II: Child Development Unit III: Pediatric Health Promotion Chapter 12: Health Supervision: Well-Child Visits Chapter 13: Well-Child Visits During the Newborn Period Chapter 14: Well-Child Visits During Infancy Chapter 15: Well-Child Visits During Toddlerhood Chapter 16: Well-Child Visits During Preschool Years Chapter 17: Well-Child Visits During School-Age Years Chapter 18: Well-Child Visits During Adolescence
Unit IV: Disease Management in Pediatric Patients Chapter 19: Management of Integumentary Disorders Chapter 20: Management of Eye Disorders Chapter 21: Management of Ear Disorders Chapter 22: Management of Mouth Disorders Chapter 23: Management of Upper Respiratory Disorders Chapter 24: Management of Lower Respiratory Disorders Chapter 25: Management of Cardiovascular Disorders Chapter 26: Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders Chapter 27: Management of Nutritional Disorders Chapter 28: Management of Genitourinary Disorders Chapter 29: Management of Reproductive Disorders Chapter 30: Management of Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders Chapter 31: Management of Infectious Disorders Chapter 32: Management of Immune and Rheumatic Disorders Chapter 33: Management of Atopic Disorders Chapter 34: Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders Chapter 35: Management of Neuromuscular Disorders Chapter 36: Management of Neurologic Disorders Chapter 37: Management of Endocrine Disorders Chapter 38: Management of Genetic Disorders Chapter 39: Management of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Chapter 40: Management of Mental Health Disorders Chapter 41: Environmental Health and Toxicology Chapter 42: Newborn Concerns Chapter 43: Children With Special Healthcare Needs Chapter 44: Approach to the Care of Children in Special Populations
Keywords for this chapter
- breath-holding spells
- chronic headaches
- encephalitis
- meningitis
- neurologic disorders
- neurologic injuries
- pediatric population
- Rett syndrome
- seizures
- Tourette syndrome
- breath-holding spells
- chronic headaches
- encephalitis
- meningitis
- neurologic disorders
- neurologic injuries
- pediatric population
- Rett syndrome
- seizures
- Tourette syndrome
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Chapter 36: Management of Neurologic Disorders
Copyright Dedication Contributors Chapter Reviewers Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Springer Publishing Resources Unit I: Foundations of Child Health Unit II: Child Development Unit III: Pediatric Health Promotion Chapter 12: Health Supervision: Well-Child Visits Chapter 13: Well-Child Visits During the Newborn Period Chapter 14: Well-Child Visits During Infancy Chapter 15: Well-Child Visits During Toddlerhood Chapter 16: Well-Child Visits During Preschool Years Chapter 17: Well-Child Visits During School-Age Years Chapter 18: Well-Child Visits During Adolescence
Unit IV: Disease Management in Pediatric Patients Chapter 19: Management of Integumentary Disorders Chapter 20: Management of Eye Disorders Chapter 21: Management of Ear Disorders Chapter 22: Management of Mouth Disorders Chapter 23: Management of Upper Respiratory Disorders Chapter 24: Management of Lower Respiratory Disorders Chapter 25: Management of Cardiovascular Disorders Chapter 26: Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders Chapter 27: Management of Nutritional Disorders Chapter 28: Management of Genitourinary Disorders Chapter 29: Management of Reproductive Disorders Chapter 30: Management of Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders Chapter 31: Management of Infectious Disorders Chapter 32: Management of Immune and Rheumatic Disorders Chapter 33: Management of Atopic Disorders Chapter 34: Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders Chapter 35: Management of Neuromuscular Disorders Chapter 36: Management of Neurologic Disorders Chapter 37: Management of Endocrine Disorders Chapter 38: Management of Genetic Disorders Chapter 39: Management of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Chapter 40: Management of Mental Health Disorders Chapter 41: Environmental Health and Toxicology Chapter 42: Newborn Concerns Chapter 43: Children With Special Healthcare Needs Chapter 44: Approach to the Care of Children in Special Populations
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Authors
- Brooks, Lai
- Heuer, Beth
- Morris, Mariah
Abstract
Neurologic disorders in the pediatric population can include congenital, infectious, and genetic etiologies. Understanding the source of the specific neurologic condition will allow the practitioner to assess and manage the child efficiently. This chapter discusses common pediatric neurologic disorders by focusing on important subjective and objective findings, along with appropriate diagnosis, management, education, and referral for each specific disorder identified. Two common pediatric infectious neurologic disorders are meningitis and encephalitis. A number of noninfectious disorders of the neurologic system also affect children and adolescents. Children may experience chronic headaches or have breath-holding spells. Tics and Tourette syndrome may occur in children. A genetic mutation causes Rett syndrome in girls. Seizures are a consequence of neurologic or systemic disorders with structural, genetic, immune, metabolic, or infectious etiologies. Neurologic injuries occurring in children and adolescents (i.e., fractures, contusions, and concussions) can arise from various causes. Injuries can be incidental or accidental.
Keywords for this chapter
- breath-holding spells
- chronic headaches
- encephalitis
- meningitis
- neurologic disorders
- neurologic injuries
- pediatric population
- Rett syndrome
- seizures
- Tourette syndrome
- breath-holding spells
- chronic headaches
- encephalitis
- meningitis
- neurologic disorders
- neurologic injuries
- pediatric population
- Rett syndrome
- seizures
- Tourette syndrome
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