Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology

Dr. Misulis is a neurologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specializing in hospital neurology. After a fellowship in neurophysiology, he joined the Vanderbilt faculty practicing general neurology and researching nerve regeneration and brain tumor biology. He moved to West Tennessee Healthcare where he was a hospital neurologist and Chief Medical Information Officer, while retaining his faculty appointment at Vanderbilt. Dr. Misulis has returned to full-time practice at Vanderbilt University Hospital as Professor of Clinical Neurology and Director of the Neurology Hospitalist service. He has a secondary appointment as Professor of Clinical Biomedical Informatics. Dr. Misulis is board certified in neurology and recently completed his 10-year recertification. He is also certified in Clinical Informatics by the American Board of Preventative Medicine and certified in EEG by the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Misulis has received numerous awards including being listed in Best Doctors for many years. He has published numerous books, including a co-authorship on "Neurologic Localization and Diagnosis” to publish with Elsevier this year. He has taught medicine around the world, working directly with physicians on three continents and lecturing on six. Dr. Head received his medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is board certified in neurology as well as in clinical neurophysiology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), with a focus on neuromuscular. Dr. Head served as co-author with Dr. Misulis for the previous edition of this text as well as on Netter's Concise Neurology Updated Edition.

"...provides a clear, concise introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques essential for clinical neurophysiology. Primarily designed as an introductory text, it efficiently prepares the audience for clinical neurophysiology board exams and serves as a foundational reference in daily practice. The book aims to offer a robust foundational understanding necessary for interpreting neurophysiologic tests accurately.... [It] is ideally suited for neurology residents, clinical neurophysiology fellows, medical students, EEG/EMG technicians, and practicing neurologists preparing for board examinations. Its accessibility also benefits neuroscience enthusiasts seeking foundational knowledge.... The numerous illustrations clarify complex concepts effectively, and the newly included 'Key Points' sections provide efficient chapter summaries for rapid review. The interactive ebook features further support easy access and customization for study purposes.... a concise, accessible text specifically tailored for foundational learning and exam preparation in clinical neurophysiology,... its practical approach ensures readers gain essential knowledge necessary for clinical application and board success." Review by Yash Shah, MD MPH (Northwell Health), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025.

• PART 1 Basic Science1. Neurophysiology2. Technology3. Approach to Data Interpretation4. Common Artifacts and Their Physics5. Best PracticesPART 2 Electroencephalography6. Physiology of Electroencephalography7. Technical Aspects of the Electroencephalography8. Normal Electroencephalography9. Abnormal Electroencephalography10. Seizures11. Pediatric Electroencephalography12. Electroclinical Syndromes13. Nonepileptic Disorders14. Special Studies in ElectroencephalographyPART 3 Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography15. Physiology of Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyography16. Methods17. Approach to Clinical Questions18. Neuropathies19. Myopathies20. Neuromuscular Junction DefectsPART 4 Evoked Potentials an Intraoperative Neurological Monitoring21. Overview22. Visual Evoked Potentials23. Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential24. Somatosensory Evoked Potential25. Motor Evoked Potential26. Electromyography and Cranial Nerve Monitoring in IONM27. Electroencephalography, Cortical Mapping, and Anesthetic Considerations in IONMPART 5 Polysomnography28. Sleep Physiology29. Polysomnography Methods30. Polysomnography in Sleep DisordersPART 6 Autonomic Testing31. Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System32. Autonomic Testing