
Traumatic brain and spinal cord injury : challenges and developments / edited by Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Ramesh Raghupathi, Andrew Maas.
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- 出版: Cambridge ;New York : Cambridge University Press 2012.
- 叢書名: Cambridge medicine
- 主題: Brain Injuries , Brain Injuries--therapy , Spinal Cord Injuries--therapy , Spinal Cord Injuries
- ISBN: 9781107007437 (bound): NT2961 、 1107007437 (bound)
- 一般註:Includes bibliographical references and index
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- 系統號: 000239111 | 機讀編目格式
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Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury comprehensively covers the medical and pathological issues related to neurotrauma and its often devastating consequences. Written by globally renowned experts in the field, both clinicians and researchers will find this book invaluable to update their knowledge. This volume is divided into two sections, one covering the brain, the other the spinal cord. Each section discusses the following topics: • The demographic in the developed and developing world where neurotrauma is witnessing a massive expansion • Major clinical issues including advanced semi-experimental monitoring techniques utilized by neurosurgeons and intensivists and the potential use of identifying markers of tissue injury • Overview of major pathophysiological changes • The development of animal models; successes and limitations • Past, current and future therapeutic strategies including rehabilitative opportunities. Presenting the most up-to-date clinical and experimental resea




