From Concussions or mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book will be your best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you can be ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome the challenges that come with it, both as the caretaker and as the patient.
From understanding symptoms and accurate diagnosis with early recovery to long term goal, covered are the mechanics, anatomy, symptoms of brain injury, diagnosis, levels, acute management and treatment options, rehabilitation, early recovery, outcomes of tbi, mtbi or concussion, discharge plan, post-concussion syndrome, what to expect, goal setting, outpatient rehabilitation therapies, caregiving at home, caretaker fatigue.
Also provided are online resources , tips for living your best life as summary action tables for dealing with fatigue , symptoms and tips for cognitive impairment, Emotions, Communication issues, Behavior issues. Traumatic Brain Injury is a silent global epidemic, and the outcome of this tragic event spans a wide spectrum of symptoms, future complications and disabilities. While prevention is the cure, it is an undeniable fact that living with Traumatic Brain Injury is the real challenge.
The good news, however, is that with the right knowledge and approach, you can live a normal life after any TBI
General Contents Included:
UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANICS OF TBI
PRIMARY INJURIES
Second Impact Syndrome (SIS)
SECONDARY INJURIES
Protection and Symptoms
Testing and Diagnosis of TBI
THE FIRST FEW DAYS IMPORTANCE
EARLY RECOVERY AFTER TBI
Rehabilitation
Caregiving at home
Caretaker Fatigue
Imaging Technology
Neurosurgery
Intensive Care
Medication
Recovery
Coma
Post-Concussive Syndrome
When to return to the hospital?
How to feel better?
LONG-TERM GOALS
MILD TBI AND CONCUSSION
Impact
Coping with Mtbi
Headaches
Sleep Patterns and Life Routine
Mood
Cognition
Sexual
Vocational and Educational Empowerment
Prevention and Recurrence
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT and TIPS
BEHAVIOR and TIPS
EMOTION and TIPS
COMMUNICATION and TIPS
Conclusion
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