Month: March 2017
Recent news reports have highlighted the increased attention that is being given to the causes, symptoms, and complications caused by concussions. A recent CDC report indicates that, in 2010, concussions resulted in almost 2.5 million hospital visits and in more than 50,000 deaths.1 Concussion symptoms are not always easily identified. In fact, concussion victims may not be aware that they…
Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause damage that can never be fully repaired. However, there are many treatment options1 available that can lessen the complications of TBIs and rehabilitate a brain injury victim. Emergency Care is Usually Needed Moderate to severe TBIs typically require immediate emergency care. In the emergency room, doctors are concerned with the TBI…
Many accident victims sustain head trauma, whether they are in a traffic accident, suffer a fall, or are hit by some type of object. Even with the skull protecting the brain, any type of trauma to the head can cause the brain to hit the skull, resulting in damage to the delicate brain tissue. Even mild damage1 can temporarily impair…
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are typically sustained in motor vehicle, motorcycle, or other serious accidents. A patient’s recovery time after a TBI greatly depends upon the severity of the injury or injuries involved. The recovery time period can range anywhere from 6 months to 2 years following the date of the injury. If you or someone you love has…
Brain-injury related comas and other serious complications cause everyone involved severe emotional distress. Comas1 and other losses of consciousness are typically the results of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) sustained in serious accidents. The costs of traumatic brain injuries in the United States come to approximately $76.5 billion on an annual basis.2 Included in that amount is the cost of hospitalization,…
