Overview

This practical reference, edited by Drs. Blessen C. Eapen and David X. Cifu, covers the full spectrum of assessment, management, and rehabilitation after concussion. It includes best practices and considerations for numerous patient populations and their unique needs in an easy-to-read, concise format. Geared toward physiatrists, neurologists, primary care physicians, and rehabilitation professionals, this book provides the key information you need to guide your treatment plans and help patients recover after concussion. Consolidates the most current information and guidance in this challenging and diverse area into one convenient resource. Covers acute management of concussions, diagnostic criteria, neuroimaging, biomarkers, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and return-to-play, school, and duty protocols. Discusses special populations, including pediatrics, sports, military, and veteran patients. Covers post-concussive syndrome and its management of sequelae after concussion.

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Author:   Blessen C. Eapen ,  David X. Cifu
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
ISBN:  

9780323653848

ISBN 10:   0323653847
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   09 August 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Acute Management of Concussion and Diagnostic Criteria 2 Neuropsychological Assessment 3 Neuroimaging in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation 4 Postconcussive Syndrome (PCS) 5 Assessment and Management of Psychiatric Symptoms Among Adults With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury 6 Postconcussive Headache 7 Assessment and Treatment of Sleep in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury 8 Management and Rehabilitation of Cognitive Dysfunction 9 Neurosensory Deficits Associated with Concussion (Auditory, Vestibular, and Visual Dysfunction) 10 Rehabilitation and Management of Fatigue 11 Management of Adult Sports Concussion 12 Assessment, Management, and Rehabilitation of Pediatric Concussions 13 Assessment and Treatment of Concussion in Service Members and Veterans 14 Gender and Sex Considerations in Traumatic Brain Injury 15 A Look Ahead: Cutting Edge Research in the Diagnosis, Assessment, Rehabilitation Management, and Prevention of Concussion and Its Sequelae

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David Xavier Cifu is an American physiatrist, researcher, and medical educator. He is the Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration in the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, the chairman and Herman J. Flax M.D. Professor of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University, staff physiatrist at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center, founding director of the VCU-Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and senior TBI specialist in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration.

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