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Paralysis Resource Guide
by Sam Maddox
Publication from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center. Book chapters: "Basics by Condition", "Health Management & Wellness", "Paralysis Research", "Active Living", "Travel", "Tools & Technology", & "Working the System", "Rehabilitation", "Kids' Zone", "Caregiving", and "Resources". Publication is available free-of-charge (limit one copy).
 Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Living
by Kay Harris Kriegsman PhD, Jeffrey B. Palmer MD, Sara Palmer PhD
The authors created this self-help guide for those who have suffered a spinal cord injury because "Our experience...tells us that recovery and successful living after injury go more smoothly when people know what to expect...." The descriptions of each aspect of life following the injury, from what happens in the hospital and the emotional effects which accompany the trauma, to the new lives experienced afterwards, are supplemented with the personal stories of those who have suffered this injury. Of the three authors, two are psychologists and one is an MD affiliated with the rehabilitation program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. A list of resources is included.
 The Spinal Cord Injury Handbook: For Patients and Their Families
by Richard C. Senelick, Karla Dougherty
Education is the lifeline that can help spinal cord injured patients return to productive, healthful lives or begin life anew. Inside the Spinal Cord Injury Handbook, patients, family members, healthcare providers and attorneys learn the six major arenas that make up optimum health and rehabilitation success. These include mobility, skin care, sexuality and myths that pervade society. Also available on audio cassette.
 Spinal Network: The Total Wheelchair Resource Book
by Barry Corbet, et al (Editors)
Spinal Network is the essential resource for making important life choices after spinal injury, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, amputation, ALS and other conditions. Through the eyes of survivors who have paved the way, this information-packed book explores options in health, technology, attendant services, employment, travel, sports, relationships, sexuality and parenting. It explains--in clear language--the intricacies of legal rights, government benefits and cure research. It covers the arts and media that affect how society views people with disabilities--and how we view ourselves.
Practical Guide to Health Promotion After Spinal Cord Injury
by Indira S. Lanig, Theresa Chase, Lester M. Butt, Kathy L. Hulse, Kelly M. M. Johnson
Interdisciplinary guide to general wellness and health promotion after spinal cord injury, for rehabilitation professionals, physical and occupational therapists. Discusses both psychosocial and physical aspects of health.
 Able Lives: Women's Experience of Paralysis
by Jenny Morris
Living With Spinal Cord Injury
by Richard J. Boyle
How to Live With a Spinal Cord Injury
by Elle Friedman Becker
 Staring Back: The Disability Experience from the Inside Out
by Kenny Fries (Editor)
Andre Dubus, Stanley Elkin, and Adrienne Rich, confront what it means to be disabled in our society.
Endless Struggle: Spinal Cord Injury
by Alvin A. Freehafer
 Spinal Cord Injuries
by John D. Alderson (Editor), E. A. Frost (Editor)
Describes the management of spinal injury patients from the time of injury through the rehabilitation period, including both pre- and post-operative management and the special problems of nursing care for such patients. Emphasizes the importance of medical teamwork, and discusses ethical issues and directions of possible future research. The contributors are largely from the field of anaesthesia, but also from accident and emergency medicine (traumatology), neurosurgery, spinal-injury medicine, and nursing.
 Spinal Cord Injury: Functional Rehabilitation
by Martha Freeman Somers
Prepares readers for problem-solving in the clinical setting. Includes updated clinical practice guidelines and information on the latest clinical and scientific research. In-depth presentation of functional skills and functional training. Presents the psychological and social aspects of spinal cord injury and strategies for growth. Contains chapters on skin care, respiratory management, incomplete lesions, sexuality and sexual functioning, bowel and bladder management, architectural adaptations, and equipment.
 After and Beyond Spinal Cord Injury Journal
Canadian & American Spinal Research Organizations (CSRO & ASRO)
The After and Beyond® Spinal Cord Injury Journal, the first of the two to be published, was designed to help those with a new injury and their family and friends deal with and understand the initial aspects of their injury. A place to record vital information about the injury and everything that is happening, the Journal is a practical tool for anyone trying to come to terms with their injury. This publication is available free-of-charge from the CSRO & ASRO.
 After and Beyond Spinal Cord Injury Resource Manual
Canadian & American Spinal Research Organizations (CSRO & ASRO)
The After and Beyond® Spinal Cord Injury Resource Manual, the second volume, is more of a reference source and guide to information than the Journal. The Resource Manual provides consumers and their family and friends with information on topics that someone with a spinal cord injury might find useful. On top of that, it leads one to additional sources of information that will help make the transition from the rehabilitation hospital back into the community easier. This publication is available free-of-charge from the CSRO & ASRO.
 Personal Health History: Spinal Cord Injury
by Kelli Zinn
Personal Health History: Spinal Cord Injury is a workbook that tracks medical information in an organized and concise way. It covers general medical topics as well as areas that are specific to the unique needs of spinal cord injury patients. The book assists people in becoming better managers of their health care needs by providing a systematic way of recording allergies, medical conditions, medications, DME supplies and etc. It also allows family members and other caregivers to easily view important information in order for them to better assist with medical needs when necessary. Physicians, nurses and other health care workers can quickly scan important medical data during an emergency and then later review detailed information to assure appropriate treatment is being rendered.
 Spinal Cord Injury Desk Reference: Guidelines for Life Care Planning and Case Management
by Terry L. Blackwell, James S. Krause PhD, Terry Winkler MD, Steven A. Stiens MD
Writing primarily for life care planning and case management practitioners, academics and medical doctors from the fields of rehabilitation medicine, rehabilitation counseling, and behavioral science offer a primer on the basic aspects of spinal cord injury. Major topics include epidemiology, functional classifications, and complications related to aging with a disability. Also discussed are functional outcomes; potential associated costs; long-term management and care considerations; model life care plan guidelines; and legislative, organizational, and agency resources in the United States.
Emergencies in Spinal Cord Injured Patients
by M. Ibrahim MD, James K. Eltorai MD, Schmitt
Written primarily for practitioners caring for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) as well as for caregivers less familiar with the subject, this volume aims to develop guidelines for managing emergencies in patients with chronic SCI. The 26 contributions, written by experts in their fields, address many aspects of practical emergency management of SCI patients with such conditions as autonomic dysreflexia; urologic emergencies; infections; fever; and psychiatric emergencies, among others.
Aging With Spinal Cord Injury
by Gale G. Whiteneck (Editor), Susan W. Charlifue
This book was developed from the proceedings of the first major professional symposium of aging with a spinal cord injury (held in Denver in 1991). The content is very comprehensive and focuses on different body systems and how normal aging of these systems effects the person with SCI, and how SCI may modify the aging process.
ABC of Spinal Cord Injury
by BMJ Books, David Grundy, Andrew Swain Beckinham, Anna Donald, Grundy, Andrew Haines
This fourth edition of an introductory text for all health care staff working with patients with spinal cord injury covers new developments in emergency care, particularly splintage, new surgical advances leading to enhanced independence and mobility, and contains a new chapter on managing spinal cord injuries in developing countries and updated material on the classification and neurological assessment of spinal cord injury. The book gives advice on patient management from the scene of the accident through initial stabilization, into the rehabilitation phase, and eventual return to home and community. Color photos and medical images illustrate surgical procedures and show patients completing everyday tasks with special equipment. Grundy is affiliated with the Spinal Treatment Center at Salisbury Hospital, UK. Swain is clinical director of the emergency department at Palmerston Hospital North, New Zealand.
Life Care Planning for the Spinal Cord Injured: A Step-By-Step Guide
by Paul M. Deutsch
 Spinal Cord Injuries
by Elaine Landau
In this informative, accessible entry in the Diseases and People series, Landau presents succinct information on spinal cord injuries (SCI), recorded cases of which date back some 2,500 years to ancient Egypt. She covers some history and takes a look at neurological aspects of the spine, how spinal damage affects the rest of the body, and the evolution of support services for people with SCI. Personal stories appear throughout, including references to Chinese gymnast Sang Lan, Grammy winner Gloria Estafan, and actor-turned-SCI-advocate Christopher Reeve. Landau's straight-to-the-point approach will prove especially useful for researchers, who will uncover a good deal of information about the physical, emotional, and social ramifications of SCI, and about recent advancements that have minimized limitations for the wheelchair-bound. A question-and-answer section, a time line, and a glossary are appended.
 Living With Spinal Cord Injury: A Wellness Approach
by Cristian Adrian, MD
The definitive guide for dealing with the major challenges those with spinal cord injuries face Medical advances have made it possible for those with spinal cord injuries to live an essentially normal life span, and to lead full, meaningful and productive lives. Inevitably, however, spinal injury superimposes special considerations on the routine activities and passages of life, and activities that might once have been easy can in many cases become increasingly difficult. This book identifies medical and non-medical problems that individuals with an SCI face as they get older, while providing practical advice on how to tackle these challenges. Includes information on health, finances, social support system, and the effects of aging.
 21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Spinal Cord Diseases, Injuries, and Spinal Stenosis: Authoritative Government Documents, Clinical References, and Practical Information for Patients and Physicians (CD-ROM)
by PM Medical Health News
This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of spinal cord disorders. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. Presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
 Love Heels: Tales from Canine Companions for Independence
by Patricia Dibsie, Dean Koontz
Witness the true definition of unconditional love revealed in the remarkable stories featured in Love Heels -Tales From Canine Companions for Independence, a beautifully designed and illustrated book celebrating people and dogs. The organization, Canine Companions For Independence (CCI) is a not-for-profit organization that -- with the help of so many volunteers-- breeds, raises, trains, and then places it’s exceptional canine graduates with disabled children and adults who are in need of their assistance. Then a very special bond between human and canine companion is established. The stories and photos in Love Heels bring the Canine Companions for Independence experience to life for the reader and introduces you to many of the thousands of selfless volunteers who make up the breeders, raisers, and trainers of these amazing dogs. |
