Mononeuropathies
Fig. 20.1 Frequency of pediatric mononeuropathies (%) Mononeuropathies are seen in childhood as well as in adulthood, but as with other disease categories, the presentation and distribution of specific mononeuropathies…
Historical Perspective of Electrodiagnosis
Fig. 1.1 Duchenne’s handmade direct current electrostimulation device. Non-invasive surface electrodes could be placed for precise stimulation of small muscles of the hand and face Fig. 1.2 “Faradization” of facial…
Motor Neuron Disease
SMA Type (incidence as % of total SMA) Age at onset Life span Highest motor milestone achieved Other features EMG findings Type I (60%): Type IA Prenatal <6 months Mostly…
Approach to Electrodiagnostic Testing in Children
© Springer International Publishing AG 2017Hugh J. McMillan and Peter B. Kang (eds.)Pediatric Electromyographyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61361-1_3 3. Approach to Electrodiagnostic Testing in Children Peter B. Kang1 (1) Division of Pediatric Neurology, Shands Children’s Hospital, University of Florida College of…
Shoulder Dystocia
(1) Medical School, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal 3.1 Definition, Incidence and Main Risk Factors The term shoulder dystocia describes a series of difficulties encountered with release of the…
Postpartum Haemorrhage
(1) Medical School, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal 6.1 Definition, Incidence and Main Risk Factors Postpartum haemorrhage occurs more frequently in the first 2 h after delivery and is…
Acute Fetal Hypoxia/Acidosis
(1) Medical School, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal 2.1 Definition, Incidence and Main Risk Factors Fetal hypoxia refers to the condition in which there is decreased oxygen concentration in…
Retention of the After-Coming Head
(1) Medical School, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal 4.1 Definition, Incidence and Main Risk Factors Retention of the after-coming head refers to the rare situation in which there is…
Maternal Cardiorespiratory Arrest
(1) Medical School, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal 7.1 Definition, Incidence and Main Risk Factors Maternal cardiorespiratory arrest is estimated to occur in 0.003 % of pregnancies and manifests by…
