Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an alteration in brain function caused by an external force.
System(s) affected: neurologic; psychiatric; cardiovascular; endocrine/metaboli...
Loss of consciousness (LOC), headache, vomiting, amnesia, confusion, dizziness, sensitivity to light
Epidural hemorrhage from blunt trauma: 30% with a “lucid interval” (initial LOC fol...
Immediate goal: Determine who needs further therapy, imaging studies (CT), and hospitalizati...
Schedule regular follow-up within a week to determine return to activities.
Rehabilitation indicated following a significant acute injury. Set realistic goals.
For ...
S06.9X0A Unsp intracranial injury w/o loss of consciousness, init
S06.5X0A Traum subdr hem w/o loss of consciousness, init
S06.6X0A Traum subrac hem w/o loss of consciousness, init
S06.0X0A Co...
TBI involves two distinct phases: the primary mechanical insult and secondary dysregulation of the cerebrovascular system with cerebral edema, ischemia, and cell-mediated death.
Indicat...
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<bold>Figure 12.22. Contrecoup brain injury. A.</bold> CT image at bone window shows a fracture in the right posterior parietal bone (<i>arrow</i>). <bold>B.</bold> Same image at brain window shows areas of intracerebral hemorrhage in the frontal lobes (<i>arrows</i>). Notice the scalp hematoma (*) in the right occipital area.
<bold>Figure 12.22. Contrecoup brain injury. A.</bold> CT image at bone window shows a fracture in the right posterior parieta...