Health Reference Series: Traumatic Brain Injury Sourcebook
Health Reference Series: Traumatic Brain Injury Sourcebook
Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2020
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
Single-User Purchase Price:
$95.00

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$142.50
ISBN: 978-1-78785-797-1
Category: Health & Medicine - Medicine
Image Count:
14
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Traumatic Brain Injury Sourcebook begins with basic information about the brain, explains what a head injury is, provides information and facts about traumatic brain injury (TBI), and offers information on the diagnosis and treatment of and surgical options for a TBI. It discusses various conditions associated with TBI, rehabilitation techniques, and caring for those affected with TBI. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to TBI and resources for additional help and information.
This book is found in the following Credo Collections:
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part 1. Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 1—Brain Basics: Know Your Brain
- Chapter 2—Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 3—Concussion and Brain Injury
- Chapter 4—Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 5—High-Risk Groups for Brain Injury
- Chapter 6—TBI: Facts and Statistics
- Part 2. Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 7—Traumatic Brain Injury: Seek Immediate Medical Attention
- Chapter 8—Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 9—Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 10—Surgical Options for Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 11—Emergency Treatment Guidelines Improve Survival of People with Severe Head Injury
- Part 3. Conditions Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 12—Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 13—Depression and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 14—Hypertension and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 15—Parkinson Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 16—Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 17—PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 18—Vision Loss and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 19—Epilepsy Following Traumatic Brain Injury
- Part 4. Disability from Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 20—Understanding Disability
- Chapter 21—What Disabilities Can Result from a Traumatic Brain Injury?
- Chapter 22—Victimization of People with Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Disabilities
- Chapter 23—Support Services for People with Disabilities
- Part 5. Reducing the Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 24—Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 25—Preventing Falls in Elderly
- Chapter 26—Stay Safe on Roads
- Chapter 27—Workplace Safety
- Chapter 28—Playground Safety
- Chapter 29—Sports Safety
- Chapter 30—Helmet Safety
- Part 6. Living with Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 31—Rehabilitation and Life after Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 32—Traumatic Brain Injuries and Further Injuries
- Chapter 33—Managing Specific Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
- Chapter 34—Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Role of Parents
- Chapter 35—Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Children and Youth
- Chapter 36—Help Your Child Be Successful at School after a TBI
- Chapter 37—Caring for a Person with Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 38—Returning to Sports and Activities after a Concussion
- Chapter 39—Factors Influencing Outcomes of Recovery
- Chapter 40—Support Services for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Part 7. Clinical Trials and Research Studies on Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 41—Understanding Clinical Trials
- Chapter 42—Research Studies on Traumatic Brain Injury
- Part 8. Additional Help and Information
- Chapter 43—Glossary of Terms Related to TBI
- Chapter 44—Directory of TBI Organizations and Resources