Tackling the Concussion Epidemic: A Bench to Bedside Approach - Paperback

by Tom A. Schweizer (Editor), Andrew J. Baker (Editor)

This state-of-the-art book brings together the full range of issues that can inform care for patients experiencing the effects of concussion.

Written by an international panel of experts and edited by a critical care physician and by a cognitive neuroscientist, the book serves as a primer of the various domains of study and application, while providing clinical insights and evidence to bring towards treatment. Chapters span the basic mechanics and pathophysiology of concussion, through its assessment, management, and complications.

Comprehensive and timely, this book is accessible to healthcare professionals, and researchers eager to learn something about this field.

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This state-of-the-art book brings together the full range of issues that can inform care for patients experiencing the effects of concussion.

Written by an international panel of experts and edited by a critical care physician and by a cognitive neuroscientist, the book serves as a primer of the various domains of study and application, while providing clinical insights and evidence to bring towards treatment. Chapters span the basic mechanics and pathophysiology of concussion, through its assessment, management, and complications.

Comprehensive and timely, this book is accessible to healthcare professionals, and researchers eager to learn something about this field.

Author Biography

Tom A. Schweizer, PhDUnity Health TorontoUniversity of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario

Andrew Baker, MDSt. Michael's HospitalToronto, Ontario