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Traumatic Brain Injury
Definition of TBI
“An insult to the brain, not of degenerative or congenital nature caused by an external physical force that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, which results in an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning.”
Levels of TBI
Mild TBI– Glascow Coma Scale
score 13-15
Moderate TBI– Glascow Coma Scale
score 9-12
Severe TBI– Glascow Coma Scale
score 8 or less
Causes
An outside force impacts the head causing the brain to move
A direct blow to the head
A rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head
Comparing TBI
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
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AnnualIncidence
Symptoms of a person who might have TBI
Dilated or unequal size of pupils Vision changes Respiratory failure Paralysis, difficulty moving body parts, weakness, poor
coordination Vomiting Headache Confusion Ringing in the ears, or changes in ability to hear Trouble with balance Difficulty with thinking skills Difficulty speaking, slurred speech
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AND CTE
Gary Busey & Bernie Kosar