Primer of EEG With a Mini-Atlas

by A. James Rowan MD, Eugene Tolunsky MD

This practical handbook covers all the key aspects of EEG interpretation. Arranged in an easy-to-use format, the text covers the value of EEG, practical tips on interpretation, specific areas where EEG is most useful, pitfalls to avoid, how to report the findings, and explanations of the most prominent EEG phenomena. And, it provides readers with a comprehensive mini-atlas of EEG tracings.
Offers a concise overview of the fundamentals of electroencephalography.
Includes a mini-atlas of EEG tracings-providing readers with all of the elements they need to read EEGs in one book.
Provides a section on tips for reading and reporting EEGs that includes clinical pearls.
Features an appendix with practical guidelines on diverse topics such as how to treat status epilepticus, how to perform a cerebral death recording, and more.
Includes a helpful glossary of EEG terms, enabling readers to use within seconds.

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2003

Reviews

[M G · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book itself serves the purpose of being a REALLY basic primer, but the atlas is of poor quality and difficult to read for the trainees.