Manual of Traumatic Brain Injury: Assessment and Management

The third edition of the Manual of Traumatic Brain Injury is a comprehensive evidence-based guide to understanding and managing all levels of traumatic brain injury. It covers fundamental concepts, mild TBI, moderate to severe TBI, complications, special populations, and ethical and legal considerations. The book is organized into five sections and includes updated information, clinical insights, and study questions to facilitate learning and self-assessment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

The third edition of the Manual of Traumatic Brain Injury is a comprehensive and evidence-based guide that provides a thorough revision of understanding and managing all levels of traumatic brain injury. With a comprehensive scope and concise format, this reference offers a detailed description of the spectrum of injury, ranging from mild to severe, and the continuum of care from initial injury to management of chronic sequelae. The text is organized into five sections, each designed with a practical clinical focus to facilitate targeted retrieval of content by topic area and self-review.

Part I addresses fundamental concepts necessary for understanding the underpinning of clinical decision-making. It covers topics such as the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury, the importance of early diagnosis, and the evaluation of cognitive and functional impairments.

Part II focuses on mild traumatic brain injury, including sport-related concussion. Chapters cover topics from the natural history of concussion to associated somatic disorders, post-concussion syndrome, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The section also discusses the management of mild TBI, including rest, medication, and rehabilitation.

Part III covers moderate to severe traumatic brain injury and provides detailed information on prehospital emergency and intensive care, rehabilitation, treatment of related conditions, and postinjury outcomes. Chapters cover topics such as coma management, brain swelling, and neurological deficits. The section also discusses the use of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of TBI and the importance of return-to-work considerations.

Part IV focuses on TBI-related complications, including posttraumatic seizures, spasticity, behavioral and sleep disturbances, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Chapters cover the diagnosis, management, and treatment of these complications, as well as the impact on quality of life and long-term outcomes.

Part V reviews special considerations in selected populations, such as pediatric traumatic brain injury and traumatic brain injury in the military. It also addresses medicolegal and ethical considerations in TBI, complementary and alternative medicine, and return-to-work considerations. Each chapter includes boxed Key Points that underscore major clinical takeaways, Study Questions to facilitate self-assessment and further emphasize core chapter content, and an Additional Reading list for a deeper dive into chapter concepts.

Significant updates have been incorporated into this third edition, reflecting recent advancements in the field. The clinical expertise of its experienced contributors ensures that the information presented is up-to-date and relevant to practitioners working in the field of traumatic brain injury.

The Manual of Traumatic Brain Injury is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students who are involved in the care and management of individuals with traumatic brain injury. It provides a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to understanding and managing this complex condition, enabling practitioners to deliver the best possible care to their patients.

Weight: 818g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826147677
Edition number: 3 Revised edition