Occupational Neurology (Hardcover)

Section 1 Introduction 1. Principles and practice of occupational neurology: an overview 2. Evaluating suspected work-related neurological disorders (clinical diagnosis) 3. Neuropsychological evaluation and exposure to neurointoxicants 4. Exposure assessment for chemical and physical agents 5. The mechanisms of neurotoxicity and the selective vulnerability of nervous system sites Section 2 Neurobehavioral disorders associated with exposure to neurointoxicants 6. Occupation and the risk of developing a chronic toxic leukoencephalopathy 7. Neurotoxicity of solvents 8. Hydrogen sulfide intoxication 9. The neurotoxicity of organochlorine and pyrethroid pesticides 10. Organophosphate and Carbamate Insecticide Poisoning 11. Neurotoxicity of metals 12. Carbon monoxide intoxication Section 3 Movement disorders (Parkinsonism or other movement disorders) 13. Extrapyramidal system neurotoxicity: animal models 14. Occupational exposures and parkinsonism 15. Tremor secondary to neurotoxic exposure: mercury, lead, solvents, pesticides Section 4 Toxic neuropathies 16. Clinical descriptions of toxic neuropathies Section 5 Special sensory organ systems 17. Neurotoxic exposure and impairment of the chemical senses of taste and smell 18. Retinal and visual system: occupational and environmental toxicology 19. Hearing Section 6 Musculoskeletal disorders 20. Mechanical stress 21. Low back pain 22. Occupational mononeuropathies in industry 23. Upper extremity and neck disorders associated with keyboard and mouse use Section 7 Other neurological disorders and work restriction/accommodation 24. Sleep deprivation due to shift work 25. Headache and migraine: a leading cause of absenteeism 26. Considerations for return to work following traumatic brain injury 27. The complex region pain syndrome 28. Accommodation of workers with chronic neurologic disorders-ADA