Traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. Every year, millions of people in the U.S. suffer brain injuries. More than half are bad enough that people must go to the hospital. The worst injuries can lead to permanent brain damage or death. Half of all TBIs are from motor vehicle accidents. Military personnel in combat zones are also at risk.Symptoms of a TBI may not appear until days or weeks following the injury. A concussion is the mildest type. It can cause a headache or neck pain, nausea, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and tiredness. People with a moderate or severe TBI may have those, plus other symptoms:A headache that gets worse or does not go awayRepeated vomiting or nauseaConvulsions or seizuresInability to awaken from sleepSlurred speechWeakness or numbness in the arms and legsDilated eye pupilsHealth care professionals use a neurological exam and imaging tests to assess TBI. Serious traumatic brain injuries need emergency treatment. Treatment and outcome depend on how severe the injury is. TBI can cause a wide range of changes affecting thinking, sensation, language, or emotions. TBI can be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. People with severe injuries usually need rehabilitation. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Disease Alternative Name

tbi

acquired brain injury

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Dr. Manorama Rajan

Neurology

Left anterior temporal SDH with pneumocephalus

Title A case of TBI. Chief complaint. 23yr,M, Presented with Alleyed history of RTA bike vs bike. Patient was pillion ...See More

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Dr. Manorama Rajan

Neurology

Thanks for the answer. CT findings Subdural hematoma with air pockets in the left anterior temporal lobe extending to left frontal region. × Mass effect with mild effacement of perimesencephalic Cistern in the LT side& early uncal herni...

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Dr. Isha Garg

Pulmonology

60/male post traumatic brain injury post tracheostomy on bipap developed desaturation with hypotension, serial cxr taken...See More

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Dr. Prashant Vedwan

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41/M presents with traumatic brain injury

32yrs/M presented with severe traumatic brain injury in a car vs truck accident, unresponsive and gasping,Intubated and ...See More

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Dr. Prashant Vedwan

Emergency Medicine

41yrs/M H/o severe trauma to head,GCS 4/15,dilated pupils non reactive to light, Hypotension and bradycardia. CT scan head shows multiple skull fractures,internal bleeding and edema and midline shift and compressed ventricles,indicating ten...

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