There is no controversy that early intervention following mild traumatic brain injury changes the short term outcome and in some cases prevents ongoing significant adjustment problems associated with post-concussive syndrome. Symptoms following a concussion or a mild traumatic brain injury in the early days to a few weeks consist of headaches, insomnia, decreased speed of […]
Severe Brain Injury and Life Long Disability
Traumatic brain injury is classified as either open or closed. In an open injury, something has penetrated through the skull and into the brain. This can happen from falling objects or flying debris during an accident. When there is an open injury, infection is of great concern, in addition to bleeding and swelling of the […]
Why is Intracranial Pressure Important?
If your loved one has suffered from a severe head injury during an accident, it is likely that doctors will be measuring something called intra-cranial pressure (ICP). The brain is enclosed in the bony skull, and normal pressure within the skull is between 7-15 mm/hg (millimeters of mercury). This pressure allows blood and fluid to […]
Shearing of Neurons in Traumatic Brain Injury
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is completing research into understanding how microscopic nerve cells in the brain are affected during a traumatic brain injury. Anatomy of Neuronal Shearing The brain is composed of cells which are called neurons. A neuron has a long nerve fiber which is called an axon, and […]
Don’t Forget the Bike Helmet: Preventing TBI
Wearing a helmet when bicycling can significantly improve your chance of avoiding a serious head injury if involved in an accident. Common dangers to bicyclists include drivers opening the car door into the bike lane without checking for traffic, and pulling out in front of, cutting off, or side-swiping a bicyclist. A Series of Injuries […]
What is “Loss of Self” after a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in a condition referred to as “loss of self”. Loss of self means feeling like one’s identity has changed, and possibly not even remembering what that identity used to be, or should look like. Identity is developed throughout the lifetime by a variety of factors including where we […]
Chronic Fatigue after a Mild Concussion? You’re not Alone
A concussion is considered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Concussions happen during sports, from falling, during car or bicycle accidents and from anything that shakes the brain inside the skull, such as a powerful blast. While most symptoms from a mild brain injury usually go away after a few months, we are learning that […]
The Financial Fallout of a Brain Injury Caused by an Accident
Expenses incurred after a traumatic brain injury often take a toll on victims and their loved ones, says the Life Care Solutions Group.
Post-Traumatic Headaches-More Common in Mild TBI
Post-traumatic headaches must be treated aggressively. Botox may be useful in refractory cases.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Glasgow Coma Scale And Acute Management
Physicians providing acute management of a survivor of a severe TBI can lessen anxiety and despair of families by explaining the standardized treatment of care.
