Traumatic Brain Injury A Multidisciplinary Approach
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach by Peter C. Whitfield is a comprehensive resource published by Cambridge University Press on May 7, 2020. This 2nd edition spans 412 pages and is presented in English, focusing on the management of patients with brain injuries through a multidisciplinary lens. The book offers a detailed description of care across the whole-patient pathway, emphasizing evidence-based practices for both adult and pediatric patients with varying degrees of injury severity.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of the basic scientific principles of neuropathology and head injury research, alongside practical information on emergency department care, patient transfer, and intensive care. The text also covers rehabilitation strategies, detailing the roles of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and neuropsychology. Additionally, it addresses medico-legal issues and the broader impact of brain injuries on individuals and their families, advocating for a holistic approach to patient care. This edition serves as a valuable guide for medical professionals involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of brain injury patients.
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Advocating a pragmatic and multidisciplinary approach to the management of patients with brain injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury provides a detailed description of care along the whole-patient pathway. Delivering an evidence-based update on the optimal care of both adult and paediatric patients who have sustained injuries ranging from mild to severe, information from on-going multi-centre studies in neurotrauma is included. The basic scientific principles of neuropathology, head injury research and scoring systems are presented before detailed sections on emergency department care, patient transfer, intensive care and longer-term care. Rehabilitation is reviewed in detail with chapters discussing the aims and roles of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and neuropsychology amongst others. Discussing medico-legal issues in detail, the effect of injury on the individual and their family are also examined. Emphasising a holistic approach to caring for patients with brain injuries, this is an essential guide for all involved.
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