Comprehensively updated to reflect the current state of the art in this rapidly evolving field, this book is a must-have for neurologists, physiatrists, primary care physicians, mental health professionals, social workers, and other health care providers who treat TBI patients.

Includes index. Preceded by: Manual of traumatic brain injury management / [edited by] Felise S. Zollman. ©2011.

Part I: Core Concepts -- 1. Traumatic Brain Injury: Definitions and Nomenclature / Kristine O'Phelan -- 2. Essential Concepts in TBI Biomechanics and Neuropathology / Michelle C. LaPlaca -- 3. Characterization of Traumatic Brain Injury Severity / Lisa A. Lombard -- 4. Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury / Marie Crandall -- 5. Injury Prevention / Arlene I. Greenspan, Matthew Breiding, and Joanne Klevens -- Part II: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury -- 6. Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Definitions, Distinctions, and Diagnostic Criteria / Noah D. Silverberg, Rael T. Lange, and Grant L. Iverson -- 7. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Initial Medical Evaluation and Management / Micelle J. Haydel -- 8. The Natural History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury / Grant L. Iverson, Noah D. Silverberg, and Rael T. Lange -- 9. Sport-Related Concussion I: Injury Prevention and Initial Assessment / Philip H. Montenigro, Daniella C. Sisniega, and Robert C. Cantu -- 10. Sport-Related Concussion II: Managing the Injured Athlete and Return-to-Play Decision Making / Mary Alexis Iaccarino and Ross Zafonte -- 11. Second Impact Syndrome / Gary Goldberg and William A. Robbins -- 12. Structural and Functional Brain Imaging in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury / Jeffrey David Lewine -- 13. Selected Somatic Disorders Associated With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Fatigue, Dizziness and Balance Impairment, and Whiplash Injury / Michael Henrie and Elie P. Elovic -- 14. Cognition in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Neuropsychological Assessment / Theodore Tsaousides, Kristen Dams-O'Connor, and Wayne A. Gordon -- 15. Postconcussion Syndrome: Diagnostic Characteristics and Clinical Manifestations / Erica Bellamkonda, Blessen C. Eapen, and Felise S. Zollman -- 16. Postconcussion Syndrome: Symptom Management / William C. Walker and Richard D. Kunz -- 17. Confounding Factors in Postconcussive Disorders / Nathan D. Zasler -- 18. Recognizing Manifestations of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury / Eric B. Larson -- Part III: Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury -- 19. Field Management: Prehospital Care / Joshua B. Gaither -- 20. Emergency Department Management and Initial Trauma Care Considerations / Stephen V. Cantrill -- 21. Imaging in Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury / David N. Alexander -- 22. Neurosurgical Management of Skull Fractures and Intracranial Hemorrhage / Joshua M. Rosenow -- 23. The Neurointensive Care Unit: Intracranial Pressure and Cerebral Oxygenation / Brandon A. Francis and Matthew B. Maas -- 24. Anoxia Complicating TBI / Caroline Sizer and Gary Goldberg -- 25. The Role of Neuroprotective Interventions in Traumatic Brain Injury / David M. Panczykowski and David O. Okonkwo -- 26. Nutritional Considerations / Aaron M. Cook and Barbara Magnuson Woodward -- 27. Initial Rehabilitation Interventions in the Acute Hospital Setting and Transitioning to the Next Level of Care / Brian D. Greenwald and Christine Greiss -- 28. Disorders of Consciousness / Brian D. Greenwald and Phalgun Nori -- 29. The Role of Specialized Brain Injury Units in the Rehabilitation Process / Billie Schultz and Allen W. Brown -- 30. Rehabilitation Nursing / Ann S. Bines -- 31. Physical Therapy: Mobility, Transfers, and Ambulation; Vestibular Rehabilitation / Catherine Burress Kestner -- 32. Occupational Therapy: Activities of Daily Living, Driving, and Community Reintegration / Jennifer Fleming and Deirdre R. Dawson -- 33. Speech Therapy: Dysphagia and Cognitive Communication Impairments / Julie Fuith-Costa -- 34. Neuro-Visual Processing Rehabilitation for Visual Dysfunction / William V. Padula and Jonathan Jenness -- 35. Cognitive Impairment: Characterization and Management / Eric B. Larson -- 36. Behavioral Impairment: Recognition and Management / Jennifer Bogner and Tracy Shannon -- 37. Rational Neuropharmacology in Traumatic Brain Injury / Durga Roy and Vani Rao -- 38. Pain Management in Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury / Nathan D. Zasler -- 39. Assistive Technology in Traumatic Brain Injury / Kurt L. Johnson and Mark Harniss -- 40. Practical Guidelines for Prognostication After Traumatic Brain Injury / Sunil Kothari and Craig DiTommaso -- 41. Sexuality After Traumatic Brain Injury / Angelle M. Sander -- 42. Assessment of Decision-Making Capacity / Eric S. Swirsky -- 43. Community Integration / James F. Malec -- Part IV: Complications and Long-Term Sequelae -- 44. Cranial Nerve Palsies / Flora Hammond and Todd Masel -- 45. Hydrocephalus / David F. Long -- 46. Posttraumatic Seizures / Kan Ding and Ramon Diaz-Arrastia -- 47. Heterotopic Ossification / Nora Cullen, Christina Taggart, and Cassandra Cowie -- 48. The Management of Endocrine Dysfunction in Traumatic Brain Injury / Lucy-Ann Behan and Amar Agha -- 49. Autonomic Dysfunction / Cherina Cyborski -- 50. Movement Disorders / Sangeeta Patel Driver and Cindy Zadikoff -- 51. Spasticity in Traumatic Brain Injury / Mary Alexis Iaccarino, Saurabha Bhatnagar, and Ross Zafonte -- 52. Screening for Emotional Distress After Traumatic Brain Injury / Angelle M. Sander -- 53. Chronic Neuropsychiatric Sequelae I: Mood Disorders / Hazem Shahin and Ricardo E. Jorge -- 54. Sleep Disturbances / Felise S. Zollman and Eric B. Larson -- 55. Chronic Neuropsychiatric Sequelae II: Behavioral Disturbances / Theodore Tsaousides and Jason Krellman -- 56. Cumulative Effects of Repeated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy / Philip H. Montenigro, Daniella C. Sisniega, and Robert C. Cantu -- 57. Posttraumatic Headache / Thomas K. Watanabe -- 58. Neurovascular Complications After Nonpenetrating Brain Injury / Sunil Kothari, Michael M. Green, and Ana Durand-Sanchez -- Part V: Special Considerations and Traumatic Brain Injury Resources -- 59. Pediatric Considerations in Traumatic Brain Injury Care / Christopher Giza, Daniel Shrey, and Sharief Taraman -- 60. Special Considerations in Caring for the Workers' Compensation Patient / Felise S. Zollman -- 61. Developing a Life Care Plan / Debra E. Berens and Roger O. Weed -- 62. Traumatic Brain Injury in a Forensic Context / Jerry J. Sweet and Laura M. Benson -- 63. Alcohol Misuse and Traumatic Brain Injury / John D. Corrigan -- 64. Ethical Considerations / Teresa A. Savage -- 65. Special Considerations for Military Personnel: Unique Aspects of Blast Injury / Michael S. Jaffee -- 66. Treatment and Rehabilitation Services for Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury in the Military / Deep S. Garg, Jason Georgekutty, and Amy O. Bowles -- 67. Management of Traumatic Brain Injury in the Older Adult / Blessen C. Eapen, Carlos A. Jaramillo, and David X. Cifu -- 68. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Traumatic Brain Injury / Felise S. Zollman -- 69. Return to Work Following Traumatic Brain Injury / Theodore Tsaousides -- 70. Resources for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and Caregivers / Lisa Rosen and Elizabeth Wojciechowski -- 71. Living With Traumatic Brain Injury: From a Survivor's Perspective / Jennifer Field.