Deciphering Neurological Symptoms in Emergency Medicine

Exploring the complexities of evaluating sensory symptoms like paresthesias in emergency medicine, focusing on differentiating between central and peripheral nervous system presentations. The chapter delves into the importance of a detailed patient history and thorough neurological examination to narrow down potential diagnoses, highlighting the significance of understanding the onset, duration, and nature of symptoms. Emphasizing the need for specific investigations and considering various conditions, such as stroke, MS, and neuropathies, the discussion sheds light on the challenging task of localizing neurological symptoms in a 46-year-old female with arm paresthesias.