Traumatic Brain Injury

Question 1

TBls classification;
o Mild: GCS 13-?, LOC min.
o Moderate: GCS ?-12, LOC hours.
o Severe: GCS , LOC >? hours.

Answer 1

14
15
8
6
8
6

Question 2

Physical consequences of brain injuries may be ? ?, ?ossification (bone formation in ? ?), pain (e.g. ?), ?
dysfunction (e.g. ?????), fatigue or ?.

Answer 2

pressure ulcers
heterotropic
soft tissues
headache
neuroendocrine
SIADH
epilepsy

Question 3

Cognitive-behavioural consequences may be ?/concentration

difficulties, ? dysfunction, ? changes, dis?and ? disorders.

Answer 3

memory
executive
mood
disinhibition
sleep