{"product_id":"the-nervous-system-isbn-9781394252473","title":"The Nervous System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePEATE’S BODY SYSTEMS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE NERVOUS SYSTEM \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the twelve volumes in \u003ci\u003ePeate’s Body Systems\u003c\/i\u003e series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nervous System \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in neurological care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Features colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Empowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Contains information necessary for effective patient care of those with stroke, dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and other diseases and conditions of the nervous system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Anatomy and Physiology: The Nervous System 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganisation of the Nervous System 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensory Division of the Peripheral Nervous System 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral Nervous System 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotor Division of the Peripheral Nervous System 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurotransmitters 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeuroglia 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeninges 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cerebrospinal Fluid 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blood Supply to the Brain 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircle of Willis 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Peripheral Nervous System 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Autonomic Nervous System 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSympathetic Division 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasympathetic Division 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Assessment of the Nervous System 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Needs 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Level of Consciousness 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Signs 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Pupillary Reaction 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotor and Sensory Assessments 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Patient History 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Examination 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Mental Status 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCranial Nerve Assessment 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the System: Diagnostic Tests 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Stroke 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Stroke 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIschaemic Stroke 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaemorrhagic Stroke 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellular and Molecular Events 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-modifiable Risk Factors 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifiable Risk Factors 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIschaemic Stroke 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaemorrhagic Stroke 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransient Ischaemic Attacks 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe FAST Acronym 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnset and Duration of Symptoms 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature of Symptoms 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevious Strokes or Transient Ischaemic Attacks 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical History 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication and Allergies 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial History 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychosocial History 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-existing Conditions 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecent Procedures or Surgeries 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming of Presentation to Healthcare Provider 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient’s Perspective 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-acute and Long-term Management 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Risk Factors 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaregiver Support 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptom Management 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Multiple Sclerosis 94\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Acute Multiple Sclerosis 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrognosis 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupportive Care 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Dementia 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Dementia 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfusion 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMild Cognitive Impairment 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrognosis 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Epilepsy 114\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquality and Law 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Epilepsy 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeizure First Aid 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental Health and Well-being 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquality and Diversity 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Goals 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Raised Intracranial Pressure 132\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdiopathic Intracranial Hypertension 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Raised Intracranial Pressure 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsequences of Raised Intracranial Pressure 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocioeconomic Factors 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical Management 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentilation Management 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgical Interventions 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCerebrospinal Fluid Drainage 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological and Emotional Needs 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultidisciplinary Approach 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrognosis and Follow-up 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Traumatic Brain Injury 150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHead Injury 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanisms of Injury 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation of the Injury 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen Versus Closed Brain Injuries 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary Injuries 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeverity of Symptoms 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms of Specific Types of Traumatic Brain Injury 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Injury and Its Effects 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication Management 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive and Physical Rehabilitation 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional and Psychological Support 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Complications 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety Measures 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMCQ Answers 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 168\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. 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