Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. The initial trauma triggers a complex cascade of cellular and tissue changes with subsequent secondary injury of the vulnerable brain. Injury can result from derangements of multiple physiological parameters including ...
Diagnosis With moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), the diagnosis is often self-evident. In the presence of other life-threatening injuries, which is often the case with motor vehicle accidents, closed head injury can be missed. The focus is on lifesaving measures. The patient may...
S100B is expressed in astrocytes and can be released into peripheral bloodstream after brain injury. Many studies have shown the good sensitivity of S100B testing in mild TBI (mTBI) diagnosis. Patients with normal S100B levels may not need to do the CT scan. Therefore, initial blood S100B ...
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a very common brain condition marked by damage to the brain caused by an outside force.
TBIs can increase the risk ofbrain diseases,such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. TBI Diagnosis If doctors think you have a TBI, they'll ask questions about your symptoms and your injury. They may do a neurological exam, which involves both questions and physical examinations, to test your...
Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis TBIs are usually emergencies and consequences can worsen without treatment, doctors usually need to assess the situation rapidly. A 15-point test, called the Glasgow Coma Scale, helps a doctor or other emergency medical personnel assess the initial severity of a bra...
Depending on the severity ofbrain injury, effects may include temporary loss of consciousness or coma, respiratory (breathing) problems, and/or damaged motor functions. Diagnosis of Brain Injury A person with a suspectedbrain injuryshould call 911, go to the emergency room, or contact a physician...
Explore the latest in traumatic brain injury, including the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of concussion and traumatic encephalopathy.Add to My Interests Publication All Article Type All Article Types Peritraumatic Context and Long-Term Outcomes of Concussion JAMA Network Open Research ...
The scale is used as part of the initial evaluation of a patient but does not assist in making the diagnosis as to the cause of the coma. Since it "scores" the level of coma, the Glasgow Coma Scale can be used as a standard method for pre-hospital emergency providers to determine the...