From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury
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From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can be a trying time. Not just for the sufferer, but his or her family and friends can be impacted by a TBI as well.
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No one knows that better than Cerebrum Health Centers. We’ve been covering traumatic brain injury at our center and on our blog for years. Here are some articles that will make a TBI easier to understand, diagnose, and treat.
How to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury Prevent falls Since falls have been cited as the #1 cause of TBI, preventing falls is a powerful way to keep you and your loved ones safe from it. Here’s are a few easy things you can do:
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From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury Clean up – Remove any clutter from the floor in your home, and take extra care to make sure that staircases are clear. Stay stable in the shower – Purchase a non-slip mat, and place it in your shower so you don’t slip and fall. Secure your rugs – A rug can easily cause someone to slip, so make sure all of yours are secure. If one is unusually problematic or placed on a slick surface, consider removing it from your home or moving it to a safer location. You can also work on improving the lighting in your home and install handrails wherever needed to help prevent falls that could cause TBI.
Stay safe in motor vehicles Unfortunately, some motor vehicle accidents are unavoidable. However, you should always wear your seatbelt when driving or riding in a vehicle – doing so can keep you from being ejected from the vehicle in the event of a crash and suffering from a TBI as a result. Also, make sure you secure children properly, and always use the proper safety seat for your child’s age and weight.
When Your Child Has A Traumatic Brain Injury A little actress whose light was dimmed Callie Jean was a happy 9-year-old. She was bright and loved to dance and sing, saying that when she grows up, she’d like to be an actress. One day she began complaining to her mother about nausea and headaches. Her mother did not think much of it at the time, because the family lived at a high altitude. Due to the altitude and dehydration, it wasn’t uncommon for children to complain of these things, and Callie Jean’s mother assumed she needed to rest and drink more water.
From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury
From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury But the problem continued. Not only did Callie Jean continue feeling well physically, but her mother noticed problems in her behavior as well. She was irritable and complained more often than usual, acting more like a toddler than a 9-year-old. Her mother at first thought that this was an effect of being the middle child, as both of her siblings took attention from her at times. But eventually, her mother’s instinct told her it was something more and Callie Jean was taken to the pediatrician. It wasn’t until she was at the doctor’s office that Callie Jean admitted to having been hit in the head. She told the story of how while playing a kickball game at recess, she was pitching and the ball came right back towards her, hitting her straight on the forehead. What alerted her mother and the doctor most, however, was how she said she didn’t really remember what happened. She remembers waking up with her classmates around her asking if she was alright, but that’s it. No teachers were told about the incident and so adults were alerted as to Callie Jean’s possible injury. Luckily, Callie Jean’s mother’s instinct kicked in at just the right moment and her daughter was able to begin receiving the treatment she needed. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can cause behavioral, cognitive, and emotional impairments, which Callie Jean’s mother noticed in her. After diagnosis, Callie Jean was on the road to recovery (and hopefully to stardom, too).
From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury
From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury
5 Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury Everyone is at risk for traumatic brain injury, but few are familiar with its causes and effects. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury to the brain, usually a blow to the head, which disrupts brain function. Chances are, you or someone you love will experience a brain injury at some time. Here are some facts you should know about brain injuries.
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From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injuries are not uncommon. It is a common misconception that brain injuries are extremely rare, but sadly, that is not the case. It is estimated up to two percent of the population of the United States currently lives with a disability caused by a traumatic brain injury. In fact, traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adults between the ages of 1 and 44. Civilians are at risk of traumatic brain injuries. It is true that our armed forces are at high risk for contact with explosive blasts which cause traumatic brain injuries. It is estimated that between ten and twenty percent of Iraqi War veterans are recovering from some form of traumatic brain injury. Yet civilian children and adults are also at risk during the course of their normal lives. The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are sports injuries, automobile accidents, and accidental falls. It is also common to receive a traumatic brain injury from a blow to the head, an assault, or exposure to a blast. Not all traumatic brain injuries are the same. Brain injuries vary in range from mild to severe. A mild injury could include a slight loss of consciousness, while a more severe injury involves amnesia or a longer coma.
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From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury Perseverance and Commitment: The Story of Mike Day
There are many origins of severe injuries, ranging from repeated concussions to car accidents to military experiences. For Mike Day, a Retired Navy Seal Senior, his military service made it so a number of his colleagues came home from war battling a variety of serious wounds, including Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Although he may not have suffered a TBI first hand, Day survived a run in with al Qaeda that gave him a new perspective on many aspects in life, including injury. In an interview with Fox News, Day recounted his near-death experience from which he appeared reasonably lucky to have made it out alive.
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From The Cerebrum Vault: Traumatic Brain Injury