Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Medicine David X Cifu Blessen C Eapen by David X Cifu; Blessen C Eapen 9781780844602, 1780844603 instant download after payment.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide and a serious public health problem. This book of sixteen chapters reviews epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, clinical care, multiple organ system complications, sensory deficits, prognostic factors and the rehabilitation management in brain injury. There is also discussion of the use of advanced neuroimaging techniques and biomarkers to improve diagnosis, prognostication and to guide care recommendations. There are updates on interventions to enhance return to full activities, school and work after TBI. The book also includes a summary of emerging novel therapeutics, neuropharmacological therapy and the integration of complementary and alternative medicine into established brain injury treatment programs.