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Brain injury medicine : principles and practice /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Zasler, Nathan D., 1958-, Katz, Douglas I., Zafonte, Ross D.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Demos, [2007]
Subjects:	Brain > Wounds and injuries > Patients > Rehabilitation. Brain > Wounds and injuries > Patients > Care. Continuum of care. Brain Injuries. Continuity of Patient Care.

Table of Contents:

Perspectives on rehabilitative care and research
Epidemiology, prevention, neuropathology, and neural recovery
Neuroimaging and neurodiagnostic testing
Prognosis and outcome
Acute care
Rehabilitative care and treatment of specific populations
Neurologic problems
Neuromuscular problems
Medical management issues
Cognitive and behavioral problems
Speech, language, and swallowing problems
Motor recovery, functional mobility, and activities of daily living
Neuropsychopharmacology and alternative treatments
Psychosocial and vocational issues
Medicolegal and ethical issues