Nagelhout, Ryan
Concussions and other brain trauma by Ryan Nagelhout. - New York Lucent Press 2018 - 104 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Diseases and disorders .
"Portions of this book originally appeared in Brain trauma by Hal Marcovitz."--Title page.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 86-90) and index.
Saving the brain -- When brains go bad -- How brains get hurt -- After the trauma -- Prevention and treatment -- The rise and fall of TBI.
Traumatic brain injuries are dangerous, especially if they are not recognized and treated promptly. Readers discover that repeated brain injuries may result in effects such as changed personality, depression, and memory loss. In contact sports such as football and hockey, the chance of sustaining a concussion or other form of brain trauma increases dramatically, so this information is especially valuable for young athletes. Through detailed photographs and informative infographics, readers are presented with additional information about the effects of brain trauma as well as precautions they can take to avoid it. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Infographics, Sidebars, Websites.
12 - 17 years
9781534561274 1534561277
2017026087
Brain--Concussion.
Brain--Wounds and injuries.
Sports injuries.
RC394.C7 / N33 2018
j617.481044 Nag 26
Concussions and other brain trauma by Ryan Nagelhout. - New York Lucent Press 2018 - 104 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Diseases and disorders .
"Portions of this book originally appeared in Brain trauma by Hal Marcovitz."--Title page.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 86-90) and index.
Saving the brain -- When brains go bad -- How brains get hurt -- After the trauma -- Prevention and treatment -- The rise and fall of TBI.
Traumatic brain injuries are dangerous, especially if they are not recognized and treated promptly. Readers discover that repeated brain injuries may result in effects such as changed personality, depression, and memory loss. In contact sports such as football and hockey, the chance of sustaining a concussion or other form of brain trauma increases dramatically, so this information is especially valuable for young athletes. Through detailed photographs and informative infographics, readers are presented with additional information about the effects of brain trauma as well as precautions they can take to avoid it. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Infographics, Sidebars, Websites.
12 - 17 years
9781534561274 1534561277
2017026087
Brain--Concussion.
Brain--Wounds and injuries.
Sports injuries.
RC394.C7 / N33 2018
j617.481044 Nag 26