Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from sudden trauma to the head. Trauma is caused primarily by vehicle crashes, firearms and falls. Other causes of TBI include strokes and infections. A person with a concussion (mild TBI) may lose consciousness briefly and experience symptoms including headaches and dizziness. Moderate and severe TBI result in a longer loss of consciousness and symptoms such as memory loss, nausea, slurred speech and loss of coordination.
TBI treatment starts with trauma care such as surgery and medication. Treatment could include rehabilitation through physical and occupational therapy. Treatment is diverse because each injury is unique, and the brain controls all that a person does. Brain injuries are not curable but can be prevented through measures like wearing seat belts and firearm safety.
The patient may need surgery for injuries. In addition to the trauma surgeon, the surgical staff could include the neurosurgeon, a physician who performs brain and spinal cord surgery; an orthopedic surgeon, a physician who works with broken bones such as fractures of the arms and legs or the spinal column; or a general surgeon.
While the physicians are assessing the patient and the response to treatment, the trauma nurse is caring for the patient: providing resuscitation, stabilization and supportive care. The nurses have the responsibility to coordinate and provide communication within the hospital and with the family.
Los Angeles Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Referral 661-310-7999
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