Neurotrauma: Managing Patients with Head Injury

Neurotrauma: Managing Patients with Head Injuries is a comprehensive, holistic and evidence-based approach to the primary, secondary and tertiary care of people with neurotrauma. 

Using a patient-centred needs approach to enhance the quality of care of patients, family and carers, this multidisciplinary book provides vital knowledge, skills and attitudes applicable 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
• Neurorehabilitation
• 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 care and rehabilitation settings.