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.

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