There are a few different systems that medical practitioners use to diagnose the symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury. This section discusses the Glasgow Coma Scale. Click on the link to find out more information about the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale….
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be classified as mild if loss of consciousness and/or confusion and disorientation is shorter than 30 minutes. While MRI and CAT scans are often normal, the individual has cognitive problems such as headache, difficulty…
Brain injuries can range in scope from mild to severe. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result in permanent neurobiological damage that can produce lifelong deficits to varying degrees. Moderate brain injury is defined as a brain injury resulting in a…
The broad spectrum of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) symptoms and disabilities contribute to the complexity of any TBI. The purpose of this section is to educate and empower caregivers and survivors of traumatic brain injuries and help understand the symptoms…
Ranchos Los Amigos Scale There are a few different systems that medical practitioners use to diagnose the symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury. This section discusses the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale. Click on the link to find out more information about…
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…
