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Peripheral neuropathies: A practical approach for the hospitalist
Author(s) -
Thompson Rachel,
Weiss Michael D.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of hospital medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.128
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1553-5606
pISSN - 1553-5592
DOI - 10.1002/jhm.404
Subject(s) - medicine , hospital medicine , etiology , intensive care medicine , peripheral , medline , peripheral neuropathy , diabetes mellitus , political science , law , endocrinology
Peripheral neuropathies are a common problem with a myriad of potential etiologies that may be encountered acutely. Early diagnosis of certain neuropathies can lead to life‐saving therapy. This article reviews the literature on diagnostic approaches to peripheral neuropathies and suggests a structured framework of pattern recognition and systematic evaluation to aid the hospitalist in efficient evaluation of urgent cases. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2009;4:371–374. © 2009 Society of Hospital Medicine.