British Columbia Rehabilitation Society, Canada. Textbook for rehabilitation nurses and other rehabilitation specialists. 48 Multidisciplinary contributors. DNLM: 1. Spinal Cord Injuries rehabilitation.
The clinical management of patients with acute brain and spinal cord injury has evolved significantly with the advent of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Editors Bhardwaj and Kirsch offer you Management of Acute Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, a new stand-alone reference to help today’s neurologists and neurosurgeons keep abreast of all the recent advancements in brain and spinal cord injury. Divided into five sections, brain injury, ischemic stroke, intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic injury and medical management of spinal cord injuries, this text give you a summary of the most current medical science for the clinical management of patients with acute brain and spinal cord injuries.
Management of Acute Brain and Spinal Cord Injury:
Traumatic spinal cord injuries have become increasingly common, with nearly a quarter of a million Americans dealing with the condition and another 10,000 new cases each year. The need for a simple, authoritative guide to this disability has never been greater. The Mayo Clinic Guide to Living with a Spinal Cord Injury addresses that need. With all the information written, vetted, and endorsed by the world’s most prestigious medical clinic, the book enables sufferers to return to an active and productive life within the limits of their disability. Here the Clinic’s leading experts offer advice on everything from emotional adjustments to skin care to modifying homes and cars. This independence-granting book encourages readers to resume their favorite hobbies, participate in athletic activities, and return to the workplace quickly and safely.
