Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury - Edition 1 - By Blessen C. Eapen, MD and David X. Cifu, MD Elsevier Educate

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Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury,

Edition 1

By Blessen C. Eapen, MD and David X. Cifu, MD

Publication Date: 26 Jan 2018

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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.

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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.

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By Blessen C. Eapen, MD, Chief, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System; Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California and David X. Cifu, MD, Associate Dean of Innovation and System Integration and Eminent Scholar, Herman J. Flax, MD Professor and Chair, Department of, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Senior Consultant, Sheltering Arms Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, USA

Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury, 1e

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

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

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

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

Assessment and Management of Military & Veteran TBI

Assessment and Management of Sports Concussion

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

Pharmacotherapy in Rehabilitation of TBI

Post Traumatic Pain Management

Neuroimaging

Disorders of Consciousness

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

Prognosis, Outcome Measures, and Prevention

Pediatric TBI

Geriatric TBI

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

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Anoxic Brain Injury

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

ISBN: 9780323544566

Page Count: 350

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