What Are the Main Causes of Head Trauma and Brain Injury? What Cutting Edge Treatments Are Available for Severe Brain Trauma?
According to the Centers for Disease Control's Website "... A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or
jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal
function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a
TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury...."
Brain Injury Facts "... Of all types of injury, those to the
brain are among the most likely to result in death or permanent
disability ... Brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of seizure disorders...." CLICK HERE for a comprehensive list of articles related to Brain Injury on the CDC's website.
Brain Trauma Research Center "... outlines some of the nonsurgical resources available for patient care,
and highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques offered by our
multidisciplinary teams...."
Brain Injury Organizations and Advocacy Groups
Brain Trauma Foundation "... Research has proven that all brain damage does not occur at the moment of impact but rather evolves over the ensuing hours and days after the initial injury, due to brain swelling and inadequate oxygen and blood flow to the injured brain. In most cases, this secondary damage can be controlled by applying scientific, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment Guidelines, which BTF has developed with medical organizations and physicians with expertise in TBI. By educating healthcare professionals to use these Guidelines, we estimate that: thousands of lives could be saved each year in the U.S., millions worldwide, and more would be spared life-long disabilities...."
International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) is dedicated to the development and support of multidisciplinary medical and clinical professionals, advocates, policy makers, consumers and others who work to improve outcomes and opportunities for persons with brain injury.
Brain Injury Association of America "... the leading national organization serving and representing individuals,
families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often
devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI)..."
The Brain Injury Society Serving brain injured individuals and their families.
NASHIA -- National Association of State Head Injury Administrators
The Brainpower Project - Provides information about Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM) .
Concussion Safety -- Pashby Sport Concussion Safety Web Site
IARP: International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
TBI Model Systems Project Developing and demonstrating a model system of care for persons with TBI. Good links and Reference material.
Think First Foundation National Injury Prevention Program.
Through the Looking Glass (TLG) first National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities.
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