This revised and greatly expanded Third Edition of Brain Injury
Medicine continues its reputation as the key core textbook in the
field, bringing together evidence-based medicine and years of
collective author clinical experience in a clear and comprehensive
guide for brain injury professionals. Universally praised as the
gold standard text and go-to clinical reference, the book 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. With 12 new
chapters and expanded coverage in key areas of pathobiology and
neuro-recovery, special populations, sport concussion, disorders of
consciousness, neuropharmacology, and more, this "state of the
science" resource promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to a
complex condition with consideration of emerging topics and the
latest clinical advances.Written by over 200 experts from all
involved disciplines, the text runs the full gamut of practice of
brain injury medicine including principles of public health and
research, biomechanics and neural recovery, neuroimaging and
neurodiagnostic testing, sport and military, prognosis and outcome,
acute care, treatment of special populations, neurologic and other
medical complications post-injury, motor and musculoskeletal
problems, post-trauma pain disorders, cognitive and behavioral
problems, functional mobility, neuropharmacology and alternative
treatments, community reentry, and medicolegal and ethical issues.
Unique in its scope of topics relevant to professionals working
with patients with brain injury, this third edition offers the most
complete and contemporary review of clinical practice standards in
the field. Key Features: Thoroughly revised and updated Third
Edition of the seminal reference on brain injury medicine
Evidence-based consideration of emerging topics with new chapters
covering pathobiology, biomarkers, neurorehabilitation nursing,
neurodegenerative dementias, anoxic/hypoxic ischemic brain injury,
infectious causes of acquired brain injury, neuropsychiatric
assessment, PTSD, and capacity assessment Multi-disciplinary
authorship with leading experts from a wide range of specialties
including but not limited to physiatry, neurology, psychiatry,
neurosurgery, neuropsychology, physical therapy, occupational
therapy speech language pathology, and nursing New online chapters
on survivorship, family perspectives, and resources for persons
with brain injury and their caregivers Purchase includes digital
access for use on most mobile devices or computers
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