Brain Injury Medicine, Third Edition

Principles and Practice

By: Douglas I. Katz (Editor), Ross D. Zafonte (Editor), Nathan D., MD Zasler (Editor)

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Hardcover | 25 November 2021 | Edition Number 3

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Hardcover
1500 Pages

Edition Type
New edition

Dimensions(cm)
27.9 x 21.6 x 5.08

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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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