Neurobiology of Central Nervous System Trauma - Hardcover

Salzman, Steven K.; Faden, Alan I.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195072308 ISBN 13: 9780195072303

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1994

Synopsis

This book serves as a reference text in the field of experimental traumatology. Chapters are written by the recognized leaders in each area. The first section covers methodological considerations, including discussion of in vitro and in vivo models; metabolic and hemodynamic factors; anatomical and electrophysiological correlates; and behavioral evaluation. The second section discusses pathophysiological factors including ischemia, ionic changes, immune-inflammatory responses, neurotransmitter/neuromodulatory alterations, effects of lipid metabolism, astroglial responses and molecular mechanisms. The final section reviews treatments including experimental pharmacology, growth factors, regeneration, transplantation and clinical treatment. This book is invaluable to researchers as well as clinicians involved in head or spinal cord injury.

About this title

About the Author:

Steven K. Salzman, Chief of Spinal Trauma Program, Alfred I. DuPont Institute of the Nemours Foundation. Alan I. Faden, Professor of Neurology and Pharmacology, Georgetown University.

Review:

"This is a well-written, multidisciplinary book that documents the results of extensive experience in neurotrauma. I believe clinical neurosurgeons can learn a lot about basic pathophysiology from the book. I also recommend [it] to researchers who work in this field." --M. Serdar Alp, MD,
Doody's Annual

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0195072308
• ISBN 13: 9780195072303
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 347