Brain injury medicine principles and practice

• Other Authors: Katz, Douglas I. 1958- (Editor), Zasler, Nathan D. 1958- (Editor), Zafonte, Ross D. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Demos Medical Pub. 2013
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Brain Injuries; Continuity of Patient Care
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• Physical Description: xxxii, 1480 pages illustrations (some colour) 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781936287277; 1936287277

Brain Injury Medicine 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, the book focuses on assessment and treatment of the wider variety of clinical problems these patients face and addresses many associated concerns such as epidemiology, ethical issues, legal issues, and life-care planning. Written by over 190 acknowledged leaders, the text covers the full spectrum of the practice of brain injury medicine including principles of neural recovery, neuroimaging and neurodiagnostic testing, prognosis and outcome, acute care, rehabilitation, treatment of specific populations, neurologic and other medical problems following injury, cognitive and behavioral problems, post-traumatic pain disorders, pharmacologic and alternative treatments, and community reentry and productivity. Brain Injury Medicine, 2nd Edition Features: The acknowledged gold-standard of Brain Injury Medicine has been completely revised and updated throughout Multi-disciplinary focus-expert authorship from a wide range of specialties promotes a holistic team approach to a complex, many-faceted condition Covers the entire continuum of care from early diagnosis and assessment through acute management, rehabilitation, associated medical and quality of life issues, and functional outcomes New to the Second Edition: Three new Associate Editors from related disciplines provide added expertise Six new sections: acute rehabilitative care, pediatric TBI, special senses, autonomic and other organ system problems, post-trauma pain disorders, complementary and alternative therapies 25 new chapters Print Digital Access: Purchase price includes enhanced e-book containing the complete and fully searchable text plus additional digital-only content