Chapter 28: Neurology

Abstract

Learning objectives. By the end of this chapter the reader should: • Know the anatomy and embryology of the central and peripheral nervous systems • Understand the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and how CSF analysis can be used for diagnosis of neurological conditions including infections • Understand how the physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems applies to neurophysiology (e.g. EEG, EMG) • Understand the role of imaging in neurological disorders • Know the genetic and environmental factors in the aetiology of important neurological disorders and brain development • Understand the physiological and pathophysiological changes that occur in neurological disorders, including headache, migraine, raised intracranial pressure and epilepsy • Know the pharmacology of agents commonly used in neurological disease • Understand the basis of non-pharmacological treatments for the management of neurological disorders.