Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology
- 4th Edition - March 31, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Karl E. Misulis, Thomas C. Head
- Language: English
Up-to-date and easy to read, Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology, Fourth Edition, details the basics of normal and abnormal neurologic function and provides authoritative… Read more
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Up-to-date and easy to read, Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology, Fourth Edition, details the basics of normal and abnormal neurologic function and provides authoritative clinical guidance on performing and interpreting today's full range of neurophysiologic studies. Drs. Karl E. Misulis and Thomas C. Head cover recent advances in technology as well as changes in training and practice patterns for EEG, EMG, EP, intraoperative monitoring, sleep studies, and autonomic testing. Offering a practical overview of this complex field, this one-stop resource is an excellent tool for board review and preparation.
- Covers a wide variety of the studies used to evaluate epilepsy, coma, dementia, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, nerve dysfunction, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and more
- Features numerous illustrations that highlight key content and promote visual understanding
- Includes a new Key Points section to begin each chapter and offers suggested readings for further study
- Discusses new technologies and explains their clinical implications
- An ideal resource for neurology residents, fellows in neurophysiology and EEG/EMG, those studying for recertification, and EEG/EMG technicians
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Neurology residents; fellows in neurophysiology and EEG and EMG
PART 1 Basic Science
1. Neurophysiology
2. Technology
3. Approach to Data Interpretation
4. Common Artifacts and Their Physics
5. Best Practices
PART 2 Electroencephalography
6. Physiology of Electroencephalography
7. Technical Aspects of the Electroencephalography
8. Normal Electroencephalography
9. Abnormal Electroencephalography
10. Seizures
11. Pediatric Electroencephalography
12. Electroclinical Syndromes
13. Nonepileptic Disorders
14. Special Studies in Electroencephalography
PART 3 Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
15. Physiology of Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyography
16. Methods
17. Approach to Clinical Questions
18. Neuropathies
19. Myopathies
20. Neuromuscular Junction Defects
PART 4 Evoked Potentials an Intraoperative Neurological Monitoring
21. Overview
22. Visual Evoked Potentials
23. Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential
24. Somatosensory Evoked Potential
25. Motor Evoked Potential
26. Electromyography and Cranial Nerve Monitoring in IONM
27. Electroencephalography, Cortical Mapping, and Anesthetic Considerations in IONM
PART 5 Polysomnography
28. Sleep Physiology
29. Polysomnography Methods
30. Polysomnography in Sleep Disorders
PART 6 Autonomic Testing
31. Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System
32. Autonomic Testing
1. Neurophysiology
2. Technology
3. Approach to Data Interpretation
4. Common Artifacts and Their Physics
5. Best Practices
PART 2 Electroencephalography
6. Physiology of Electroencephalography
7. Technical Aspects of the Electroencephalography
8. Normal Electroencephalography
9. Abnormal Electroencephalography
10. Seizures
11. Pediatric Electroencephalography
12. Electroclinical Syndromes
13. Nonepileptic Disorders
14. Special Studies in Electroencephalography
PART 3 Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
15. Physiology of Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyography
16. Methods
17. Approach to Clinical Questions
18. Neuropathies
19. Myopathies
20. Neuromuscular Junction Defects
PART 4 Evoked Potentials an Intraoperative Neurological Monitoring
21. Overview
22. Visual Evoked Potentials
23. Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential
24. Somatosensory Evoked Potential
25. Motor Evoked Potential
26. Electromyography and Cranial Nerve Monitoring in IONM
27. Electroencephalography, Cortical Mapping, and Anesthetic Considerations in IONM
PART 5 Polysomnography
28. Sleep Physiology
29. Polysomnography Methods
30. Polysomnography in Sleep Disorders
PART 6 Autonomic Testing
31. Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System
32. Autonomic Testing
"...provides a clear, concise introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques essential for clinical neurophysiology. Primarily designed as an introductory text, it efficiently prepares the audience for clinical neurophysiology board exams and serves as a foundational reference in daily practice. The book aims to offer a robust foundational understanding necessary for interpreting neurophysiologic tests accurately.... [It] is ideally suited for neurology residents, clinical neurophysiology fellows, medical students, EEG/EMG technicians, and practicing neurologists preparing for board examinations. Its accessibility also benefits neuroscience enthusiasts seeking foundational knowledge.... The numerous illustrations clarify complex concepts effectively, and the newly included 'Key Points' sections provide efficient chapter summaries for rapid review. The interactive ebook features further support easy access and customization for study purposes.... a concise, accessible text specifically tailored for foundational learning and exam preparation in clinical neurophysiology,... its practical approach ensures readers gain essential knowledge necessary for clinical application and board success." Review by Yash Shah, MD MPH (Northwell Health), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025.
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: March 31, 2025
- Language: English
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Karl E. Misulis
Dr. Misulis is a neurologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specializing in hospital neurology. After a fellowship in neurophysiology, he joined the Vanderbilt faculty practicing general neurology and researching nerve regeneration and brain tumor biology. He moved to West Tennessee Healthcare where he was a hospital neurologist and Chief Medical Information Officer, while retaining his faculty appointment at Vanderbilt. Dr. Misulis has returned to full-time practice at Vanderbilt University Hospital as Professor of Clinical Neurology and Director of the Neurology Hospitalist service. He has a secondary appointment as Professor of Clinical Biomedical Informatics. Dr. Misulis is board certified in neurology and recently completed his 10-year recertification. He is also certified in Clinical Informatics by the American Board of Preventative Medicine and certified in EEG by the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Misulis has received numerous awards including being listed in Best Doctors for many years. He has published numerous books, including a co-authorship on “Neurologic Localization and Diagnosis” to publish with Elsevier this year. He has taught medicine around the world, working directly with physicians on three continents and lecturing on six.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Clinical Neurology,Vanderbilt University Medical Center,Nashville, TN, USATH
Thomas C. Head
Dr. Head received his medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is board certified in neurology as well as in clinical neurophysiology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), with a focus on neuromuscular. Dr. Head served as co-author with Dr. Misulis for the previous edition of this text as well as on Netter’s Concise Neurology Updated Edition.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Neuromuscular, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USARead Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology on ScienceDirect