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The Neurologic Exam in Neonates and Toddlers

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Performing a comprehensive neurological examination in children is sometimes considered a challenge by non-neurologists. A neurologic exam which tests all aspects of all neurologic modalities can quite literally take several hours to perform. On the other hand, a very good, thorough neurologic exam which yields substantial relevant information can be performed in under 5 min. Adherence to a systematic framework or approach to the examination, appropriate for the age and abilities of the child, can be extremely helpful in simplifying the basic questions: Is this child normal, and if not, why not, and how do I describe it? This chapter will focus on how to perform some of the routine elements of the neurologic examination with tips on how to tailor the exam for various age groups.

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    There are many excellent basic neurology textbooks which contain extensive discussions about the various aspects of the neurologic exam presented in this chapter. Several are listed here in lieu of a specific reference list.

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There are many excellent basic neurology textbooks which contain extensive discussions about the various aspects of the neurologic exam presented in this chapter. Several are listed here in lieu of a specific reference list.

  • Aminoff MJ, Simon RR, Greenberg D. Clinical neurology. Europe: McGraw-Hill Education; 2015.

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  • Fenichel GM. Clinical pediatric neurology: a signs and symptoms approach. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 1997.

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  • Newman SA, Ropper AH, Brown RH. Adams and Victor’s principles of neurology. 8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2005.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 525 E. 68TH ST BOX 91, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    Alison S. May M.D.

  2. Pediatric Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 525 E. 68th St, Box 91, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    Sotirios T. Keros M.D., Ph.D.

  3. Sanford Children’s Hospital, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105, USA

    Sotirios T. Keros M.D., Ph.D.

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  1. Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA

    Jeffrey P. Greenfield

  2. Manhattan Pediatrics, New York, New York, USA

    Caroline B. Long

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May, A.S., Keros, S.T. (2017). The Neurologic Exam in Neonates and Toddlers. In: Greenfield, J., Long, C. (eds) Common Neurosurgical Conditions in the Pediatric Practice. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3807-0_2

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