Zasler Nathan D., Katz Douglas I., Zafonte Ross D. (eds.) Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice

3rd edition. — Demos Medical Publishing, 2022. — 1891 p. — ISBN: 9780826143044.This revised and greatly expanded Third Edition of Brain Injury Medicine continues its reputation as the key core textbook in the field, bringing together evidence-based medicine and years of collective author clinical experience in a clear and comprehensive guide for brain injury professionals. Universally praised as the gold standard text and go-to clinical reference, the book covers the entire continuum of care from early diagnosis and assessment through acute management, rehabilitation, associated medical and quality of life issues, and functional outcomes. With 12 new chapters and expanded coverage in key areas of pathobiology and neuro-recovery, special populations, sports concussion, disorders of consciousness, neuropharmacology, and more, this "state of the science" resource promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to a complex condition with consideration of emerging topics and the latest clinical advances. Written by over 200 experts from all involved disciplines, the text runs the full gamut of the practice of brain injury medicine including principles of public health and research, biomechanics and neural recovery, neuroimaging, and neurodiagnostic testing, sport and military, prognosis and outcome, acute care, treatment of special populations, neurologic and other medical complications post-injury, motor and musculoskeletal problems, post-trauma pain disorders, cognitive and behavioral problems, functional mobility, neuropharmacology and alternative treatments, community reentry, and medicolegal and ethical issues. Unique in its scope of topics relevant to professionals working with patients with brain injury, this third edition offers the most complete and contemporary review of clinical practice standards in the field.Perspectives on Clinical Care, Public Health, and Research.
Biomechanics, Pathophysiology, and Neural Recovery.
Neuroimaging and Neurodiagnostic Testing.
Prognosis and Outcome.
Acute Care.
Special TBI Populations.
Pediatric TBI.
Neurological Disorders.
Special Senses.
Motor and Musculoskeletal Problems.
Autonomic and Other Organ System Problems.
Post-Trauma Pain Disorders.
Cognitive Problems.
Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Problems.
Speech, Language, and Swallowing Problems.
Functional Mobility, ADLs, and Leisure Skills.
Neuropharmacology, Neurotechnology, and Alternative Treatments.
Psychosocial Functioning, Community Re-Entry, and Productivity.
Medicolegal and Ethical Issues.