First year revision - TBI Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main types of TBI?
A
Closed, open, crushing
2
Q
What classifies a severe brain injury?
A
Loss of consciousness - 6-48 hours
Post traumatic amnesia - 24h-7days
3
Q
What classifies a very severe brain injury?
A
LOC - >48h
PTA - >7days
4
Q
What is an anoxic brain injury?
A
Occurs when the brain is derived of Oxygen, brain cells begin to undergo apoptosis