The Body-Subject Perspective of ABI—A Literature Review of Qualitative Studies
The Blind Men and the Elephant: John Godfry Saxe (1816–87) (see Saxe, 1995 ) It was six men of Indostan To learning much inclined, Who went to see the Elephant…
Factors that Positively Affect the Lifeworld of the Person with ABI: ‘Keys’ for Change
Fig. 8.1 People with ABI: overview of findings of factors that positively affect the life of people wirg ABI 8.2.1 Hope The overarching theme of ‘hope’ encompassed determination, wishful thinking and…
Parting Thoughts: Finding a Balance
This book has shown that participants with ABI had insight into their difficulties, differences and feelings and the many Keys that opened their ABI Cage. As they reflected, they realised…
Discussion: Illuminating ‘Blind Spots’ for the Health Service Providers
Fig. 9.1 Keys to the ABI cage The lists in Fig. 9.1 present concepts at differing levels. Some are about attitudes (being positive, sense of humour); others are about outcomes (success, achieving…
Understanding the Assumptions of Major Models of Disability Theory
© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018Christine Durham and Paul RamcharanInsight into Acquired Brain Injuryhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5666-6_2 2. Understanding the Assumptions of Major Models of Disability Theory Christine Durham1 and Paul Ramcharan2 (1) Eltham, VIC, Australia (2) Future Social…
Neuroanatomy
Fig. 2.1 Bones of the cranium (Used with permissions from Gallici et al. [2]) Fig. 2.2 Bones of the cranium (Used with permissions from Gallici et al. [2]) The bones…
Neuroradiology
Normal tissue T1 T2 CT Dense bone Dark Dark Bright Air Dark Dark Dark Fat Bright Less bright Dark Water Dark Bright Dark Brain Anatomic Intermediate Intermediate Fig. 3.1 (a)…
Common Complications in the Neuro ICU
Fig. 23.1 Example of a CLABSI bundle If symptoms of infection are noted, all CVC sites should be closely examined for erythema or signs of infection. If present, the CVC…
Intracranial Pressure Management
Fig. 11.1 Intracranial compliance curve. Initial increases in intracranial volume are well tolerated. Continued increase in intracranial volume results in loss of compliance and rapid elevations in ICP. Sustained increases…
Brain Death and Organ Donation
The purpose of implementing devastating brain injury guidelines is to promote physiologic stability in order to support potential for neurological improvement, allow time for family presence, and preserve the opportunity…
