From Concussions or mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book is the best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you are ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome challenges that come with it, both as the caretaker and as the patient.From understanding symptoms and diagnosis with early recovery to long-term goals, 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. Provided are online resources, tips for living your best life with action tables for dealing with fatigue, symptoms, tips for cognitive impairment, Emotions, Communication issues, and 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 a real challenge.
The good news is that with the right knowledge and approach, you can live a normal life after TBI.Contents Included: (for detail see 'Look Inside' feature on Amazon)UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANICS OF TBI
PRIMARY INJURIES
Second Impact Syndrome (SIS)
SECONDARY INJURIES
Protection and Symptoms
Testing and DiagnosisTHE FIRST FEW DAYS IMPORTANCEEARLY 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 GOALSMILD TBI AND CONCUSSION
Impact
Coping with Mtbi
Headaches
Sleep Patterns and Life Routine
Mood
Cognition
Sexual
Vocational and Educational Empowerment
Prevention and RecurrenceCOGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT and TIPSBEHAVIOR and TIPSEMOTION and TIPSCOMMUNICATION and TIPSConclusion About the Authors Leon Edward and Dr. Anum KhanFor Leon Edward, the past 35 years since the tbi left one lingering desire: the need to give something back, a way to provide something meaningful for the families and loved ones of patients who will face the same painful disruption of their lives and the same long journey he had to undertake. "I want to be clear in th