Traumatic Brain Injury Sourcebook, 1st Ed.

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Provides information about the causes and risk factors for and signs and symptoms of TBI, treatment options, caregiving and other support services, recent research, and more.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Santé du quotidien
• Santé au quotidien
• Santé au quotidien
• Fitness
• Brain
• Health
• Sourcebook

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• Publié par: Infobase Publishing
• Date de parution: 01 juin 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780780818019
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
SOURCEBOOK
FIRST EDITION
Health Reference Series
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
SOURCEBOOK
FIRST EDITION
 
Basic Consumer Health Information about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Its Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments Including Facts about Disabilities and Other Conditions Associated with TBI, and Safety Measures
 
Along with Information on Rehabilitation Techniques, Caring for People Affected with TBI, a Glossary of Terms, and a Directory of Organizations for Additional Help and Information
 
 
 

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Bibliographic Note
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Omnigraphics, Inc., issuing body.
Title: Traumatic brain injury sourcebook: basic consumer health information about traumatic brain injury (TBI), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments including disabilities and other conditions associated with TBI, and coping with TBI along with information on rehabilitation techniques, caring for people affected with TBI, a glossary of terms, and a directory of organizations for additional help and Information.
Description: First edition. | Detroit: Omnigraphics, Inc., 2020. | Series: Health reference series | Includes index. | Summary: “Provides primary health information on traumatic brain injury (TBI), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, other conditions and disabilities that occur due to TBI, and coping methods. Includes a glossary of terms and directory of organizations for additional help and information”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020007940 (print) | LCCN 2020007941 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780818002 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780818019 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Brain damage. | Brain damage--Diagnosis. | Brain damage--Treatment.
Classification: LCC RC387.5.T748 2020 (print) | LCC RC387.5 (ebook) | DDC 617.4/81--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020007940
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020007941
 
 
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Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1. Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 1—Brain Basics: Know Your Brain
Chapter 2—Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury
Section 2.1—Traumatic Brain Injury: Basics
Section 2.2—Classification of Traumatic Brain Injury
Section 2.3—Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
Section 2.4—Potential Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 3—Concussion and Brain Injury
Chapter 4—Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 5—High-Risk Groups for Brain Injury
Section 5.1—Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Section 5.2—Head Injury due to Fall in Elderly
Section 5.3—Domestic Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury
Section 5.4—Traumatic Brain Injury, Drug Addiction, and the Developing Teen Brain
Section 5.5—Traumatic Brain Injury in Prisoners
Chapter 6—TBI: Facts and Statistics
Part 2. Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 7—Traumatic Brain Injury: Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Chapter 8—Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 9—Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 10—Surgical Options for Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 11—Emergency Treatment Guidelines Improve Survival of People with Severe Head Injury
Part 3. Conditions Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 12—Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, and Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 13—Depression and Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 14—Hypertension and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 15—Parkinson Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 16—Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 17—PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 18—Vision Loss and Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 19—Epilepsy Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Part 4. Disability from Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 20—Understanding Disability
Section 20.1—Disability and Health Overview
Section 20.2—Living with Physical Disability
Chapter 21—What Disabilities Can Result from a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Chapter 22—Victimization of People with Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Disabilities
Chapter 23—Support Services for People with Disabilities
Section 23.1—Getting Help with My Medical Bills
Section 23.2—Housing Resources for People with Disabilities
Section 23.3—Getting Help Modifying My Vehicle for a Disability
Section 23.4—Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals
Section 23.5—Achieving a Better Life Experience—Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities
Section 23.6—Tax Help for People with Disabilities
Section 23.7—Organizations That Provide Help for People with Disabilities
Part 5. Reducing the Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 24—Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 25—Preventing Falls in Elderly
Chapter 26—Stay Safe on Roads
Section 26.1—Drive Safe on the Roads
Section 26.2—Wear Seat Belts
Section 26.3—Motorcycle Safety
Section 26.4—Avoid Impaired Driving
Section 26.5—Refrain from Distracted Driving
Section 26.6—Pedestrian Safety
Section 26.7—School Bus Safety
Section 26.8—Teen Driving Safety
Section 26.9—Aging and Driving
Chapter 27—Workplace Safety
Chapter 28—Playground Safety
Chapter 29—Sports Safety
Chapter 30—Helmet Safety
Part 6. Living with Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 31—Rehabilitation and Life after Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 32—Traumatic Brain Injuries and Further Injuries
Chapter 33—Managing Specific Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Chapter 34—Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Role of Parents
Chapter 35—Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Children and Youth
Chapter 36—Help Your Child Be Successful at School after a TBI
Chapter 37—Caring for a Person with Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 38—Returning to Sports and Activities after a Concussion
Chapter 39—Factors Influencing Outcomes of Recovery
Chapter 40—Support Services for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Part 7. Clinical Trials and Research Studies on Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 41—Understanding Clinical Trials
Section 41.1—What Are Clinical Trials and Studies?
Section 41.2—Participating in Clinical Studies
Chapter 42—Research Studies on Traumatic Brain Injury
Section 42.1—Supporting Research Studies for Better Treatment Options
Section 42.2—Tiny Bleeds Associated with Disability after Brain Injury
Section 42.3—Many with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Do Not Receive Follow-Up Care
Section 42.4—Every Cell Has a Story to Tell in Brain Injury
Part 8. Additional Help and Information
Chapter 43—Glossary of Terms Related to TBI
Chapter 44—Directory of TBI Organizations and Resources
Index
Preface
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is a sudden trauma that results in damage to the brain. This can occur when a person’s head violently hits an object or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. It may occur even without a direct blow to the head, such as when a person suffers a whiplash. Depending on the extent of damage to the brain, the symptoms of TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, there were about 2.87 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States including 837,000 children.
Traumatic Brain Injury Sourcebook, First Edition begins with basics of the brain. It provides information and facts about traumatic brain injury along with its classifications, symptoms, and potential effects. It offers information on diagnosis, treatment, and surgical options of TBI. It discusses various conditions associated with TBI, such as Alzheimer disease, dementia, Parkinson disease, etc., and deals with the disabilities that may occur as a result of TBI. It talks about various safety measures to be taken to avoid a brain injury. Rehabilitation techniques and caring for those affected with TBI are discussed. Facts about some important clinical trials and research studies on TBI are also provided. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to traumatic brain injuries and resources for additional help and information.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.
Part 1: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury begins with a basic description of what the brain is and explains how it functions. It provides information and facts about traumatic brain injury (TBI) along with its classifications, symptoms, and potential effects. It also provides facts about high-risk groups for brain injury.
Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury provides suggestions on when to seek medical help and what to expect from a healthcare professional. It offers information on diagnosis, treatment, and surgical options for TBI. Emergency treatment guidelines to help people with a severe