Comprehensively updated to reflect the current state of the art in this rapidly evolving field, this book is a must-have for neurologists, physiatrists, primary care physicians, mental health professionals, social workers, and other health care providers who treat TBI patients.

Table of Contents

• Contributors
• Preface
• Part I: Core Concepts
• 1. Traumatic Brain Injury: Definitions and Nomenclature - O'Phelan Kristine
• 2. Essential Concepts in TBI Biomechanics and Neuropathology - LaPlaca Michelle C.
• 3. Characterization of Traumatic Brain Injury Severity - Lombard Lisa A.
• 4. Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury - Crandall Marie
• 5. Injury Prevention - Greenspan Arlene I., Breiding Matthew, and Klevens Joanne
• Part II: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
• 6. Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Definitions, Distinctions, and Diagnostic Criteria - Silverberg Noah D., Lange Rael T., and Iverson Grant L.
• 7. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Initial Medical Evaluation and Management - Haydel Micelle J.
• 8. The Natural History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Iverson Grant L., Silverberg Noah D., and Lange Rael T.
• 9. Sport-Related Concussion I: Injury Prevention and Initial Assessment - Montenigro Philip H., Sisniega Daniella C., and Cantu Robert C.
• 10. Sport-Related Concussion II: Managing the Injured Athlete and Return-to-Play Decision Making - Iaccarino Mary Alexis and Zafonte Ross
• 11. Second Impact Syndrome - Goldberg Gary and Robbins William A.
• 12. Structural and Functional Brain Imaging in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Lewine Jeffrey David
• 13. Selected Somatic Disorders Associated With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Fatigue, Dizziness and Balance Impairment, and Whiplash Injury - Henrie Michael and Elovic Elie P.
• 14. Cognition in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Neuropsychological Assessment - Tsaousides Theodore, Dams-O'Connor Kristen, and Gordon Wayne A.
• 15. Postconcussion Syndrome: Diagnostic Characteristics and Clinical Manifestations - Bellamkonda Erica, Eapen Blessen C., and Zollman Felise S.
• 16. Postconcussion Syndrome: Symptom Management - Walker William C. and Kunz Richard D.
• 17. Confounding Factors in Postconcussive Disorders - Zasler Nathan D.
• 18. Recognizing Manifestations of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury - Larson Eric B.
• Part III: Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
• 19. Field Management: Prehospital Care - Gaither Joshua B.
• 20. Emergency Department Management and Initial Trauma Care Considerations - Cantrill Stephen V.
• 21. Imaging in Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury - Alexander David N.
• 22. Neurosurgical Management of Skull Fractures and Intracranial Hemorrhage - Rosenow Joshua M.
• 23. The Neurointensive Care Unit: Intracranial Pressure and Cerebral Oxygenation - Francis Brandon A. and Maas Matthew B.
• 24. Anoxia Complicating TBI - Sizer Caroline and Goldberg Gary
• 25. The Role of Neuroprotective Interventions in Traumatic Brain Injury - Panczykowski David M. and Okonkwo David O.
• 26. Nutritional Considerations - Cook Aaron M. and Woodward Barbara Magnuson
• 27. Initial Rehabilitation Interventions in the Acute Hospital Setting and Transitioning to the Next Level of Care - Greenwald Brian D. and Greiss Christine
• 28. Disorders of Consciousness - Greenwald Brian D. and Nori Phalgun
• 29. The Role of Specialized Brain Injury Units in the Rehabilitation Process - Schultz Billie and Brown Allen W.
• 30. Rehabilitation Nursing - Bines Ann S.
• 31. Physical Therapy: Mobility, Transfers, and Ambulation; Vestibular Rehabilitation - Kestner Catherine Burress
• 32. Occupational Therapy: Activities of Daily Living, Driving, and Community Reintegration - Fleming Jennifer and Dawson Deirdre R.
• 33. Speech Therapy: Dysphagia and Cognitive Communication Impairments - Fuith-Costa Julie
• 34. Neuro-Visual Processing Rehabilitation for Visual Dysfunction - Padula William V. and Jenness Jonathan
• 35. Cognitive Impairment: Characterization and Management - Larson Eric B.
• 36. Behavioral Impairment: Recognition and Management - Bogner Jennifer and Shannon Tracy
• 37. Rational Neuropharmacology in Traumatic Brain Injury - Roy Durga and Rao Vani
• 38. Pain Management in Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury - Zasler Nathan D.
• 39. Assistive Technology in Traumatic Brain Injury - Johnson Kurt L. and Harniss Mark
• 40. Practical Guidelines for Prognostication After Traumatic Brain Injury - Kothari Sunil and DiTommaso Craig
• 41. Sexuality After Traumatic Brain Injury - Sander Angelle M.
• 42. Assessment of Decision-Making Capacity - Swirsky Eric S.
• 43. Community Integration - Malec James F.
• Part IV: Complications and Long-Term Sequelae
• 44. Cranial Nerve Palsies - Hammond Flora and Masel Todd
• 45. Hydrocephalus - Long David F.
• 46. Posttraumatic Seizures - Ding Kan and Diaz-Arrastia Ramon
• 47. Heterotopic Ossification - Cullen Nora, Taggart Christina, and Cowie Cassandra
• 48. The Management of Endocrine Dysfunction in Traumatic Brain Injury - Behan Lucy-Ann and Agha Amar
• 49. Autonomic Dysfunction - Cyborski Cherina
• 50. Movement Disorders - Driver Sangeeta Patel and Zadikoff Cindy
• 51. Spasticity in Traumatic Brain Injury - Iaccarino Mary Alexis, Bhatnagar Saurabha, and Zafonte Ross
• 52. Screening for Emotional Distress After Traumatic Brain Injury - Sander Angelle M.
• 53. Chronic Neuropsychiatric Sequelae I: Mood Disorders - Shahin Hazem and Jorge Ricardo E.
• 54. Sleep Disturbances - Zollman Felise S. and Larson Eric B.
• 55. Chronic Neuropsychiatric Sequelae II: Behavioral Disturbances - Tsaousides Theodore and Krellman Jason
• 56. Cumulative Effects of Repeated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy - Montenigro Philip H., Sisniega Daniella C., and Cantu Robert C.
• 57. Posttraumatic Headache - Watanabe Thomas K.
• 58. Neurovascular Complications After Nonpenetrating Brain Injury - Kothari Sunil, Green Michael M., and Durand-Sanchez Ana
• Part V: Special Considerations and Traumatic Brain Injury Resources
• 59. Pediatric Considerations in Traumatic Brain Injury Care - Giza Christopher, Shrey Daniel, and Taraman Sharief
• 60. Special Considerations in Caring for the Workers’ Compensation Patient - Zollman Felise S.
• 61. Developing a Life Care Plan - Berens Debra E. and Weed Roger O.
• 62. Traumatic Brain Injury in a Forensic Context - Sweet Jerry J. and Benson Laura M.
• 63. Alcohol Misuse and Traumatic Brain Injury - Corrigan John D.
• 64. Ethical Considerations - Savage Teresa A.
• 65. Special Considerations for Military Personnel: Unique Aspects of Blast Injury - Jaffee Michael S.
• 66. Treatment and Rehabilitation Services for Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury in the Military - Garg Deep S., Georgekutty Jason, and Bowles Amy O.
• 67. Management of Traumatic Brain Injury in the Older Adult - Eapen Blessen C., Jaramillo Carlos A., and Cifu David X.
• 68. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Traumatic Brain Injury - Zollman Felise S.
• 69. Return to Work Following Traumatic Brain Injury - Tsaousides Theodore
• 70. Resources for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and Caregivers - Rosen Lisa and Wojciechowski Elizabeth
• 71. Living With Traumatic Brain Injury: From a Survivor's Perspective - Field Jennifer