Auteur : Yeates, Keith Owen / Kirkwood, Michael W.

Maison d'édition : Guilford Press

Date de publication : 2012

Collation : xvi, 400 p. : ill.

ISBN : 9781462505135

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : Part I : Introduction
1. History, diagnostic considerations and controversies -- 2. Epidemiology and prevention -- 3. Biomechanics of sports concussion -- 4. Animal models
Part II : Evidence-based outcomes
5. Pathophysiological outcomes -- 6. Neurological outcomes -- 7. Neurobehavioral outcomes
Part III : Clinical evaluation
8. Biochemical markers -- 9. Neuroimaging -- 10. Physical and neurological exam -- 11. Balance testing -- 12. Postconcussion symptom assessment -- 13. Cognitive screening and neuropsychological assessment
Part IV : Clinical intervention
14. Active rehabilitation for slow-to-recover children -- 15. Medical and pain management -- 16. School-based management
Part V : Topics of special interest
17. Sport-related concussion -- 18. Injury in preschool-age children -- 19. Forensic considerations

Résumé : A cutting-edge synthesis of science and practice, this book covers everything from sports-related concussions to less common types of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and related complications. Preeminent authorities review what is known about mTBI in childhood and adolescence-including its biomechanics, pathophysiology, and neurological and neurobehavioral outcomes-and showcase evidence-based clinical evaluation tools and management strategies. Challenging areas such as evaluating complicated mTBI and treating persistent problems after injury are discussed in detail. Also addressed are forensic issues, injury in very early childhood, and other special-interest topics.

Mots-clés : Neuropsychologie / Cerveau - Lésions et blessures

Cote : WS 340 M64 2012