The aim of an EFNS neurological management guideline is to provide guidance for clinical neurologists, other health care professionals and health care providers about important aspects of management of neurological disease. It represents the view of an expert task force appointed by the chairperson of the scientific committee with the agreement of the chairperson of a Scientist Panel. It will be a peer-reviewed statement of minimum desirable standards for the guidance of practice based on the best available evidence. It is not intended to have legally binding implications in individual cases.