On the Streets #2: Neurological Deficits

On the Streets #2: Neurological Deficits

Part 1 of 2: Dr. Adam Graham dishes out the essentials of identifying concerning neurological deficits on the scene, predicting what they mean and how to best care for patients with neurological deficits in the pre-hospital setting.

About Dr. Adam Graham:

Adam Graham, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with Blue Sky Neurology in Denver. His professional interests include treatment of diseases of the peripheral nerves and muscles, for example ALS, myasthenia gravis and peripheral neuropathy. He works to make EMG procedures as comfortable as possible for patients. Dr. Graham earned his medical degree from Creighton University. He then completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG, both at the University of Colorado.

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