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Concussion management for primary care : evidence-based answers to cases and questions / Deepak S. Patel, editor.

Springer Nature - Springer Medicine (R0) eBooks 2025 English International Available online

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Patel, Deepak S., Editor.
Series:
Medicine Series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Brain--Concussion--Treatment.
Brain.
Brain--Concussion--Diagnosis.
Primary care (Medicine).
Evidence-based medicine.
Sports medicine.
Brain Concussion--diagnosis.
Brain Concussion--therapy.
Primary Health Care.
Evidence-Based Medicine.
Sports Medicine.
Brain Concussion.
Medical Subjects:
Brain Concussion--diagnosis.
Brain Concussion--therapy.
Primary Health Care.
Evidence-Based Medicine.
Sports Medicine.
Brain Concussion.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xi, 178 pages) : illustrations.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Other Title:
Evidence-based answers to cases and questions
Place of Publication:
Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, [2025]
Summary:
Concussions remain a common problem for all ages and not just specific for athletes. Recent scientific literature has expanded our understanding of concussions. Therefore, concussion guidelines and recommendations continue to evolve. All health care professionals and clinicians are often challenged to keep up with these advances. Written from the unique perspectives of a primary care physicians who also specialize in sports medicine and have extensive concussion clinical experience, Concussion Management for Primary Care, 2e serves as a valuable resource for physicians, providers, and any other clinician evaluating or treating patients with a possible concussion. This fully revised and expanded second edition, provides evidence-based yet practical approach to diagnosing and treating concussions in children and adults. Each chapter includes practical, clinically based questions and explanations. An updated literature search and clinical expertise is included in each section. The chapters conclude with a “key points” section with quick and essential take home points. All these features make this text an invaluable resource to anyone wanting to learn more about concussions.
Contents:
Introduction to Concussion
Incidence and Risk Factors for Concussions
Signs and Symptoms of Concussion
Physical Examination
Diagnostic Tests for Concussion
Neurocognitive Testing
Concussion Diagnostic Imaging Options
Concussion Grading and Prognostic Factors
Concussion Treatment
Concussion Return to Learn or Work and Return to Play
Post concussion Syndrome
Concussion Prevention.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9783031855160
OCLC:
1524422855

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