Medical management of adults with neurologic disabilities / edited by Adrian Cristian.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cristian, Adrian, 1964-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nervous system--Diseases--Complications.

Nervous system.

Nervous system--Diseases--Patients--Medical care.

Nervous System Diseases--complications.

Primary Health Care--methods.

Adult.

Disabled Persons--rehabilitation.

Nervous system--Diseases--Patients.

Medical care.

Nervous system--Diseases.

Medical Subjects:

Nervous System Diseases--complications.

Primary Health Care--methods.

Adult.

Disabled Persons--rehabilitation.

Physical Description:

xvi, 448 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Demos Medical, [2009]

Summary:

With contributions from 50 leading experts, Medical Management of Adults with Neurologic Disabilities provides a reference that busy clinicians can refer to in the daily management of the diverse medical problems faced by those living with neurologic disabilities. The chapters have been selected based on the most common medical problems and health care issues that clinicians face daily, with each covering basic information about pertinent anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, and practical treatment advice. With an emphasis on algorithms, clinical pearls, and guidelines, this concise and portable book is an essential means of quick reference for all physicians managing patients aging with neurologic disabilities. Special features of this unique handbook include: Alphabetically listed chapters, facilitating quick reference, Discussion of management strategies for each medical issue, including pharmacological, nonpharmacological and surgical options, Inclusion of pediatric issues where appropriate, Contributions from neurology, PM&R, orthopedics, psychiatry, and internal medicine provide multi-specialty guidance, An emphasis on patient education and patient safety throughout all chapters.

Contents:

1 Aging with a Neurologic Disability / Adrian Cristian, Adam Silver 1

2 Autonomic Dysreflexia / Steven Nussbaum 7

3 Cardiovascular System / Marinella DeFre Galea 15

4 Cerebral Palsy / Danielle M. Kerkovich, Mindy Aisen 41

5 Dental Care / Daniela Spector, Yuval Spector 55

6 Diabetes Mellitus and Lipid Disorders / Marinella Defre Galea 67

7 Dysphagia / Uri S. Adler, Susan A. Laskoski, Maria D. McNish 83

8 Endocrine System / Michael A. Via, Jeffrey I. Mechanick 99

9 Exercise / James H. Rimmer 115

10 Fatigue / Brian D. Greenwald, David L. Ripley 129

11 Gastrointestinal System / Ashwani K. Singal, Naomi Betesh, Mark A. Korsten 139

12 Genitourinary System / Hyon Schneider, Adam Stein 153

13 Headaches / Gregory A. Elder 169

14 Nutrition / Carol Braunschweig, Kristen Tomey, HuiFang Liang 185

15 Obstetrics and Gynecology / Dorothy A. Miller 195

16 Osteoporosis and Fractures / Julie T. Lin 205

17 Pain: Musculoskeletal / Amit Dholakia, Mohamed S. Ahmed, Adrian Cristian 217

18 Patient Safety / Adrian Cristian 229

19 Pharmacology: Clinical / Shai Gavi 239

20 Pharmacology: Cognitive / John L. Rigg 251

21 Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infection / Michelle Stern, Alan Anschel, Kevin Sperber 265

22 Pressure Ulcers / Adrian Cristian, George A. Deitrick 279

23 Preventive Medicine / Gene Tekmyster, Avniel Shetreat-Klein 289

24 Psychiatric-Spinal Cord Injury / Loran C. Vocaturo 301

25 Psychiatric-Brain Injury / Monique J. Tremaine, Kimberly Beckwith McGuire 319

26 Respiratory System / Miroslav Radulovic, Gregory Schilero, Michael La Fountaine, Marvin Lesser 335

27 Sexuality / Norma Parets, Audrey J. Schmerzler 353

28 Sleep / Brian D. Greenwald, Rosanna C. Sabini 363

29 Spasticity / Rosanna C. Sabini, Steven R. Flanagan 375

30 Substance Abuse / Loran C. Vocaturo 393

31 Vision Care / Neera Kapoor, Kenneth J. Ciuffreda 407.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781933864457

1933864451

OCLC:

253189875