Traumatic Brain Injury: Diagnosis and Treatment

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to the occurrence of brain injuries caused by an external force. It is also known as intracranial injury. TBI can cause physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms. These symptoms include headache, vomiting, nausea, blurred vision, fatigue, etc. Their outcomes can range from complete recovery to permanent disability or sometimes fatal. It can be diagnosed using many techniques of neurological examination such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalography, etc. The major cause of TBI is vehicle accidents. The two stages of TBI are acute stage and chronic stage. The treatment of acute stage includes use of sedatives, analgesics and paralytic agents. Chronic stage can be managed through rehabilitation, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The topics included in this book on traumatic brain injury are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It contains some path-breaking studies in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. This book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.