Description
Neurotrauma: Managing Patients with Head Injuries is a comprehensive, holistic, evidence-based approach to the primary, secondary and tertiary care of a person with neurotrauma.
Using a patient-centred needs approach to enhance the quality of care of head injured patients, family and carers, this multidisciplinary book enables the reader to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes learned to the practice of neurotrauma in all settings. It explores:
- Anatomy and physiology of the brain
- Pharmacology for neurotrauma patients
- Assessment of the patient with neurotrauma
- Management of neurotrauma in a range of settings including at the scene, in the emergency department, and at the hospital
- Neuro-rehabilitation
- Community care
- Nursing management of the patient
This practical resource includes activities, exercises, and ethical and legal considerations throughout, making it ideal reading for all staff working in neuroscience, emergency, critical and rehabilitation settings.
About the Author
Dr Nadine Abelson-Mitchell is Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Community Studies at the University of Plymouth. She is the partnership link for the neuroscience programme and is Appointed Honorary Nurse Consultant to Rowans Rehabilitation Unit, Plymouth teaching PCT.
Book Information
ISBN 9781405185646
Author Nadine Abelson-Mitchell
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 839g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 191mm * 18mm
