Management of adults with traumatic brain injury

By David B. Arciniegas

Subjects: Brain, wounds and injuries, Methods, Brain damage, Therapy, Neuropsychiatry, Treatment, Health and Wellbeing, Brain Injuries, Psychology, Rehabilitation

Description: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a public health issue of worldwide proportions, affecting motorists, victims of interpersonal violence, athletes, military service members, and Veterans, among others. This book provides evidence-informed guidance on the core topics in brain injury medicine, including the epidemiology and pathophysiology of TBI, the medical evaluation and neuropsychological assessment of persons with TBI, and the common cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and other neurological disturbances for which persons with TBI and their families seek clinical care. Impressive breadth and depth of coverage, logical structure, clinically rich detail, and concise presentation - -