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OverviewNeurotrauma: 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 will enable 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 brainPharmacology for neurotrauma patientsAssessment of the patient with neurotraumaManagement of neurotrauma in a range of settings including at the scene, in the emergency department, and at the hospital Neuro-rehabilitationCommunity 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nadine Abelson-Mitchell (Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK)Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9781118455258ISBN 10: 1118455258 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 26 February 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |