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Book Detail
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Traumatic Brain Injury Sourcebook
Williams, Angela L.
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Category: ConsHlth: Neurology
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Synopsis:
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 the brain tissue. It may occur even without a direct blow to the head, such as when a person suffers whiplash. Depending on the extent of damage to the brain, the symptoms of TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe. Some symptoms of TBI include headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and fatigue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, there were about 2.87 million TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States, which included 837,000 children. Traumatic Brain Injury Sourcebook, First Edition begins with basic information about the brain. It explains what a head injury is and provides information and facts about traumatic brain injury (TBI). It offers information on the diagnosis and treatment of and surgical options for a TBI. It discusses various conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, depression, dementia, and Parkinson's disease, associated with TBI, and provides information about disabilities that may occur as a result of TBI. Facts about ongoing clinical trials and research studies on TBI are provided. Rehabilitation techniques and caring for those affected with TBI are also discussed. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to TBI and resources for additional help and information.
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