Neurological System Disorders exam
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Driving requires the drive to have an adequate sensory perception through vision and hearing, proper attention, cognitive integrity, and precise immediate and well-coordinated motor response.
30 topics
Non-epileptic paroxysmal phenomena and driving
It is important to distinguish epilepsy from other paroxysmal clinical conditions that are also disabling for driving. More information at Fundación MAPFRE.
Syncopes due to hypoglycemia or anoxia, and their impact in driving
For the possibility of a significant glucose reduction in the CNS, the activity of the upper cerebral centers declines to reduce the brain needs for energy.
Sleep and fatigue, and its influence in driving
The driver should always be ready for responding adequately to an unexpected event that can be “borderline”, and sleep disturbances are disabling for it.
Syncopes of respiratory, water-electrolyte, somatization or pharmacological origin and their influence in driving
The decompensation of chronic bronchopneumopathies with emphysema is the most common cause of respiratory encephalopathy. More at Fundación MAPFRE.
Insomnia and driving
Insomnia is characterized by the difficulty to get asleep or disorders in the sleep pattern, that lead to the perception that this is insufficient.
Epilepsy and recommendations for driving
Epileptic drivers are advised against driving during treatment changes or if they do not comply with it properly. More information at Fundación MAPFRE.