TBI Flashcards
1
Q
What is a TBI?
A
Injury to the brain caused by trauma to the head.
2
Q
What are the different types of TBIs?
A
- Closed = Diffuse axonal injury, concussion, intracranial haematoma or cerebral contusion
- Open
- Crushing
3
Q
What are the types of non-traumatic brain injuries?
A
- Stroke
- Infections
- Tumours
- Surgical complications
- Seizures
- Endocrine disorders
- Drug reactions
4
Q
Which lobe is most commonly affected with a TBI? and what would the signs and symptoms be?
A
- Frontal lobe
- Behavioural changes, trouble recognizing familiar people, new fears and unexplained depression/anxiety
5
Q
List some causes of TBIs
A
- Assault
- Road traffic accident
- Slipping and falling
- Being shaken violently
- Sports-related events
