Management of Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury

Arciniegas, David B. MD

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN:	1-58562-404-7 (1585624047)
ISBN-13:	978-1-58562-404-1 (9781585624041)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2013
Publish Date:	03/13
Weight:	2.11 Lbs.
Pages:	561
Subject Class:	NEU (Neurology and Neuroscience)
Doody Star Rating:	3
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Nervous Sys
Subject Definition:	Brain Injuries-Therapy; Neuropsychiatry-Methods
NLM Class:	WL 354
LC Class:	RC387.5
Abstract:	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. Management of Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury 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 make Management of Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury a must-read for every physician, nurse, and mental health practitioner working to improve the lives of persons with TBI.