Normal Values Tables
Age Amplitude (μV) Conduction velocity (m/s) Median nerve Term newborn ≥3.5 ≥22 0–1 month ≥3.5 ≥24 1–3 months ≥5 ≥25 3–6 months ≥5 ≥32 6–12 months ≥5 ≥33 1–2 years…
PEDIATRICS
Neuromuscular Complications in the Critically Ill Child
Clinical Electrodiagnostic Facial bulbar weak Respiratory distress Other Contractures NCS Rep stim/SFEMG EMG Anterior horn cell Spinal muscular atrophy Common Possible Bell shaped chest Uncommon Low CMAP Normal Neurogenic…
Motor Unit Number Estimation
Fig. 12.1 Representative examples of single motor unit potentials (SMUPs) stimulating the right ulnar nerve and recording abductor digiti minimi using the multipoint approach. One set of SMUPs had amplitudes…
Electrical Impedance Myography and Its Application in Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
Fig. 14.1 Standard diagram explaining the concept of electrical impedance showing both capacitive and inductive reactance values (XC and XL), with signs reversed for convenience, resistance, and the impedance (Z)…
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…
Thoracoscopic Approaches to Congenital Lung Lesions
Fig. 14.1. Prenatal MRI of a twin gestation fetus with multilobar CPAM. Arrow points to the affected fetus and the lung. Preoperative Evaluation and Treatment Management of a fetus with…
Laparoscopic-Assisted Pull-Through for Hirschsprung’s Disease
Fig. 36.1. Contrast enema post evacuation phase demonstrating the transition zone (arrows). The aganglionic Hirschsprung’s bowel is distal to the transition zone (TZ—transition zone), which is less than 5 cm…
