Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1 The Anatomy and Physiology The Nervous System Organisation of the Nervous System Sensory Division of the Peripheral Nervous System Central Nervous System Motor Division of the Peripheral Nervous System Neurotransmitters Neuroglia Meninges The Cerebrospinal Fluid The Brain The Blood Supply to the Brain Circle of Willis The Peripheral Nervous System The Autonomic Nervous System Sympathetic Division (Fight or Flight) Parasympathetic Division (Rest and Digest) Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 2 Assessment of the Nervous System Assessing Needs Assessing the Level of Consciousness Vital Signs Assessment of Pupillary Reaction Motor and Sensory Assessments The Patient History Physical Examination Assessing Mental Status Cranial Nerve Assessment Evaluating the System: Diagnostic Tests Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 3 Stroke Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Stroke Circular and Molecular Events Epidemiology Risk Factors Epidemiology Risk factors Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Modifiable Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Ischaemic Stroke Haemorrhagic Stroke Transient Ischaemic Attacks The FAST Acronym Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis History Taking Clinical Investigations Management Post-Acute and Long-Term Management Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 4 Dementia Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Dementia Confusion Mild Cognitive Impairment Prognosis Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis Management Caregiver Support Symptom Management Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 5 Multiple Sclerosis Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Acute Multiple Sclerosis Prognosis Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis History Taking Physical Examination Management Supportive Care Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 6 Epilepsy Equality and Law Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Epilepsy. Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis NICE 2021 - Diagnosis Management Seizure First Aid Mental Health and Wellbeing Equality and Diversity Treatment Goals Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 7 Raised Intracranial Pressure Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Raised Intracranial Pressure Consequences of Raised Intracranial Pressure Epidemiology Socioeconomic Factors Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis Management Monitoring Medical Management Ventilation Management Surgical Interventions Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Psychological and Emotional Needs Multidisciplinary Approach Prognosis and Follow-Up Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 8 Traumatic Brain Injury Head Injury Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury Mechanisms of Injury Location of the Injury Open Versus Closed Brain Injuries Secondary Injuries Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Severity of Symptoms Symptoms of Specific Types of Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis Management Health Teaching Understanding the Injury and its Effects Medication Management Cognitive and Physical Rehabilitation Emotional and Psychological Support Preventing Complications Safety Measures Summary Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs MCQ Answers Index.