Specialized Neurological Studies

In addition to the neurological examination discussed in Chapter 12, certain specialized studies are critical components of the neurological evaluation of the newborn. Most of these studies are presented in relation to relevant specific disorders throughout this book. However, certain of these specialized aspects, which are not discussed in detail elsewhere and are of definite or potential importance in the neurological evaluation, are reviewed here, including examination of the cerebrospinal fluid, certain neurophysiological studies (brainstem auditory evoked responses, visual cortical evoked responses, and electroencephalography), the major techniques for imaging of brain structure (cranial ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging), certain noninvasive continuous monitoring techniques, and methods for physiological brain imaging.