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 […]
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 […]
