Shaken Brain

The Science, Care, and Treatment of Concussion

By: Elizabeth Sandel MD

Narrated by: Wendy Tremont King

A physician with 35 years of experience treating people with brain injuries shares the latest research on concussions and best practices for care.

Shaken Brain offers expert advice and urgently needed answers. Elizabeth Sandel, MD, is a board-certified physician who has spent more than three decades treating patients with traumatic brain injuries, training clinicians, and conducting research. Here she explains the scientific evidence for what happens to the brain and body after a concussion. And she shares stories from a diverse group of patients, educating listeners on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Few people understand that what they do in the aftermath of their injury will make a dramatic difference to their future well-being; patient experiences testify to the best practices for concussion sufferers and their caregivers. Dr. Sandel also shows how to evaluate risks before participating in activities and how to use proven safety strategies to mitigate these risks.

Today concussions aren't just injuries - they're big news. And, like anything in the news, they're the subject of much misinformation. Shaken Brain is the resource patients and their families, friends, and caregivers need to understand how concussions occur, what to expect from healthcare providers, and what the long-term consequences may be.

©2020 Elizabeth Sandel (P)2020 Tantor

I was impressed by the breadth of material the author covered in her research.

The narration sounded monotonous.
There was little variation or inflection to add interest or emphasis.

Clearly articulated overview of concussions

The narration and the story are easy to follow, even if you are suffering from a concussion, as the narrator is easy to listen to. Best book I've listened to on the subject so far.