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This book is a clear and comprehensive guide to all aspects of the management of traumatic brain injury-from early diagnosis and evaluation through the post-acute period and rehabilitation. An essential reference for physicians and other health care professionals who work with brain injured patients...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Zasler, Nathan D., 1958- (Editor ), Katz, Douglas I. (Editor ), Zafonte, Ross D. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Demos Medical, ©2013.
Edición:2nd ed.
Temas:
Brain > Wounds and injuries > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Continuum of care.
Brain Injuries
Continuity of Patient Care
Cerveau > Lésions et blessures.
Continuité thérapeutique.
MEDICAL > Surgery > General.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Title
  • Foreword
  • Contributors
  • 1. Clinical Continuum of Care and Natural History
  • 2. History of Acute Care and Rehabilitation of Head Injury
  • 3. Health Policy: United States and International Perspectives
  • 4. International Systems of Care and Research Agendas
  • 5. Education, Training, and Certification for Health Care Providers
  • 6. Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Accreditation for Brain Injury Programs
  • 7. Conducting Research in Traumatic Brain Injury: Current Concepts and Issues
  • 8. Traumatic Brain Injury Epidemiology and Public Health Issues
  • 9. Primary Prevention
  • 10. Biomechanics of Brain Injury
  • 11. Pathobiology of Primary Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 12. Pathobiology of Secondary Brain Injury
  • 13. Concepts of Central Nervous System Plasticity and Their Implications for Recovery After Brain Damage
  • 14. Experimental Therapeutic Approaches for Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 15. Structural Neuroimaging
  • 16. Functional Neuroimaging
  • 17. Electrophysiologic Techniques
  • 18. Prognosis After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach
  • 19. Neuroimaging Correlates of Functional Outcome
  • 20. Functional Assessment in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
  • 21. Life Expectancy and Wellness
  • 22. Prehospital Assessment and Care
  • 23. Critical Care
  • 24. The Surgical Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 25. Development of Acute Care Guidelines and Effect on Outcome
  • 26. Acute Rehabilitation
  • 27. Neurorehabilitation Nursing
  • 28. Traumatic Brain Injury in the Elderly
  • 29. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 30. Conceptualizing Outcome from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 31. Sport-Related Concussion
  • 32. Assessment and Rehabilitive Management of Individuals With Disorders of Consciousness
  • 33. Military Traumatic Brain Injury: Special Considerations
  • 34. Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Special Considerations
  • 35. Pediatric Neurocritical Care: Special Considerations
  • 36. Pediatric Neuropsychological Issues and Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • 37. Educational Issues and School Reentry for Students With Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 38. Family Assessment and Intervention
  • 39. Post-Traumatic Seizures and Epilepsy
  • 40. Movement Disorders After Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 41. Cranial Nerve Disorders
  • 42. Fatigue: Assessment and Treatment
  • 43. Sleep-Wake Disturbances
  • 44. Diagnosis and Management of Late Intracranial Complications of Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 45. Evaluating and Treating Visual Dysfunction
  • 46. Audiologic Impairment
  • 47. Balance and Dizziness
  • 48. Smell and Taste
  • 49. Complications Associated With Immobility
  • 50. Managing Upper Motoneuron Muscle Overactivity
  • 51. Neuro-Orthopedics
  • 52. Autonomic dysfunction
  • 53. Neuroendocrine Dysfunction After Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 54. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Issues
  • 55. Sexuality and Intimacy Following Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 56. Post-Traumatic Headache.

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