Blessen C. Eapen, David X. Cifu

Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Covering the full spectrum of rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury, this practical reference by Drs. Blessen C. Eapen and David X. Cifu presents best practices and considerations for numerous patient populations and their unique needs. In an easy-to-read, concise format, it covers the key information you need to guide your treatment plans and help patients relearn critical life skills and regain their independence.
Covers neuroimaging, neurosurgical and critical care management, management of associated complications after TBI, pharmacotherapy, pain management, sports concussion, assistive technologies, and preparing patients for community reintegration.

Discusses special populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and military and veteran patients.

Consolidates today's available information and guidance in this challenging and diverse area into one convenient resource.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier / Elsevier Health Science
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: C2016-0-04579-5
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Januar 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 197mm
• Gewicht: 790g
• ISBN-13: 9780323544566
• ISBN-10: 0323544568
• Artikelnr.: 57111928

Autorenporträt

Blessen Eapen is the Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Department at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is a Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Eapen is a physiatrist, researcher, and medical educator who has received numerous professional awards and honors and has authored many peer-reviewed publications, chapters and books in the field of rehabilitation medicine

Inhaltsangabe

Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury, 1e

1. Acute Management of TBI (Editor Note: Neurosurgical & Critical Care Management)



2. Defintion, Severity Classifcation, Epi, and Pathophys Levels of Rehab Care (Editor Note: including IDT, MDT)



3. Management of Complications after TBI (Editor Note: Spasticity, DVT, Autonomic Dysfunction, Neuroendocrine, HO,GI Nutriotional issues)



4. Neurological Disorders (Editor Note: including Hydrocephalus, Post traumatic Seizures, Cranial N d/o, Movement Disorders, Neurosensory Changes)



5. Assessment and Management of Military & Veteran TBI



6. Assessment and Management of Sports Concussion



7. Neuropsychiatric Sequale (Editor Note: including Post-Traumatic Agitation)



8. Pharmacotherapy in Rehabilitation of TBI



9. Post Traumatic Pain Management



10. Neuroimaging



11. Disorders of Consciousness



12. Cognitive Rehabilitation (Editor Note: through the continuum of care)



13. Prognosis, Outcome Measures, and Prevention



14. Pediatric TBI



15. Geriatric TBI



16. Neuroprosthetics (Editor Note: including Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication Device, Mobility)



17. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy



18. Anoxic Brain Injury



19. Community Reintegration (Editor Note: including Educational,Vocational,Driving)