Catastrophic Brain Injury
Arthur L Benton editor Harvey S Levin editor Howard M Eisenberg editor J Paul Muizelaar editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:1st Feb '96
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This book integrates clinical and research findings on catastrophic brain injury. The clinical chapters address the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and outcomes of the most severe closed head injuries that typically result in death or neurobehavioural sequelae. The chapters on experimental research include reviews of recent advances in characterizing neurochemical interactions contributing to secondary brain injury. A summary chapter synthesizes the clinical and experimental material, provides an update concerning ongoing clinical trials, and offers a perspective on future directions of research to mitigate the consequences of severe head injury.
"A first-rate multidisciplinary team...A state-of-the-art overview of poor outcome following TBI....Written with scholarly thoroughness, and consistently combines research with clinical applications....Beresford...combines elegance and clarity when describing the moral, ethical, and legal issues raised by catastrophic brain injury."--Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society "The contributors...are well-established and well-regarded clinicians or researchers...Much cutting-edge material...A valuable addition and well worth the very reasonable price."--Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation "Very well-written, timely, and important for health care professionals who treat patients who have sustained severe traumatic brain injury and other forms of acquired brain injury....A significant contribution to the field of brain injury care. It is a must for libraries in health care facilities and individual practices. Rating:****!"--Doody's Journal
ISBN: 9780195085334
Dimensions: 243mm x 161mm x 19mm
Weight: 578g
282 pages