Pediatric Electromyography

Basic Concepts.- The utility of pediatric electromyography.- Basic anatomy of the peripheral nervous system.- Basic physiology of the peripheral nervous system.- Axonotmesis versus neurapraxia.- Anesthesia and sedation issues.- Nerve Conduction Studies.- Sensory studies.- Motor studies.- Repetitive stimulation.- Late responses.- Artifacts and technical factors.- Needle Electromyography.- Spontaneous activity.- Motor unit analysis.- Single fiber EMG.- Artifacts and technical factors.- Clinical Applications.- Differentiating nerve and root lesions.- Motor neuron disease.- Radiculopathies and plexopathies.- Acquired and inherited polyneuropathies.- Small fiber neuropathies.- Mononeuropathies.- Neuromuscular junction disorders.- Myopathies and myotonic disorders.- Appendices.- Normal value tables.- Case presentations.

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• Diagnóstico médico
• Medicina pediátrica
• Neurologia e neurofisiologia clínica

pediatric electromyography;nerve conduction study;needle electromyography;pediatric neuromuscular disease;peripheral nervous system