Abstract
This article considers the rapid assessment and initial management of several neurologic emergencies--altered consciousness, increased intracranial pressure, stroke, status epilepticus, acute neurogenic respiratory failure, acute autonomic instability, the neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and spinal cord compression.
MeSH terms
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Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / therapy
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / therapy
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Coma / therapy
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Emergencies
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Humans
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Nervous System Diseases*
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / therapy
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Neuromuscular Diseases / therapy
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / therapy
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Pseudotumor Cerebri / etiology
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Pseudotumor Cerebri / therapy
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Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
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Spinal Cord Compression / therapy
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Status Epilepticus / therapy