DEFINING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Updated 12/25

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The brain may be injured in more ways than one
A penetrating wound like a gunshot, blunt trauma,
like a blow to the head or a car accident may all 

result in, injury to the brain. 

Below, new information has been added.

When a trauma happens, it takes all hands on deck 
to stabilize and transfer a patient to a trauma center.
Trauma centers may range from Level 1- 4 and the
type of care which is available will be determined
by which level the patient is transported to.
Learn more:
Nick in the ICU

Scenario: Timmy was having fun with his football.
He received a forceful blow to the head and a few
hours later, he seems to be "acting strange".

He was rushed to the ER.

Learn more about: Stroke and ICP monitoring

A surfer hits his head on the pier.
He sustains a TBI ( Traumatic Brain
Injury) and a Subarachnoid hemorrhage.

He was admitted to the ICU for treatment.
An EVD was placed by the doctor. Please
click on the links for more helpful information:

 Medical abbreviations - Part 2
   ICP for the layperson