Types of tbi injuries - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SSS/BETS (small sharp waves / benign epileptiform transients of sleep) Low voltage, short duration, diphasic spikes with a steep descending limb. Usually seen in drowsiness and light sleep. SREDA (subclinical rhythmic electrographic discharges of adults) Sharply contoured theta activity in the posterior head region. A normal variant in older adults during wakefullness. 14 and 6 positive spikes 1-2 seconds of sharply contoured discharges in the posterior head regions in light sle...

1. Types of Brain Injuries: -Traumatic Brain Injury/TBI -Knocked Out -Neurological Damage -Abusive Head Trauma -Stroke -Brain Damage -Shaken Baby Syndrome -Head Injury -Concussion 2. Acquired Brain Injury: -Occurs after birth -Is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease -Can cause temporary or permanent impairments that result in physical, emotional, and intellectual difficulties. 3. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Type of acquired brain injury that disrupts the normal f...

Scalp Bleeds profusely; vascular Foramen magnum opening through which pressure can be released; spinal cord passes through Meninges membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura) Dura mater Outermost layer, most resilient Brain Hemispheres cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem Cerebrum largest part of brain, controls higher functions Cerebellum controls primitive functions (coordination & balance) Brain stem controls vital functions (cardio-...

Is a concussion a structural or functional injury? correct answers functional How much of the world's concussion research in 2022 involved the UofC? correct answers 5% Is a direct blow to the head necessary for concussion? correct answers No, they be caused either by a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or elsewhere on the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head True or false: concussions are a severe traumatic brain injury correct answers False - concussions are a mild ...

CBIS Exam Questions and answer 100% correct 2023/2024Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) - correct answer injury that occurs after birth and includes injuries caused by external physical forces and those caused by internal insults to the brain Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - correct answer Alternation to brain function caused by external forces What are the 4 types of acquired brain injury? - correct answer 1. traumatic impact- open 2. traumatic impact- closed 3. traumatic inertial - DAI...

TBI (traumatic brain injury) Traumatically induced structural injury or physiological disruption of brain function as a result of an external force (Dynamic loading - car crash organs back and forth and angular loads - punch) Symptoms of TBI ▪ ALOC or lost ▪ Amnesia ▪ Neurological deficit ▪ Intracranial lesion (organ damage) ▪ Penetrating or closed head injuries ▪ GCS <8 Ages at risk - 15-44 & 75+ (falls, hypertension & meds) Mechanism of injury Tra...

Identify 6 areas of a patient's past medical history that should be examined in a neurological assessment. History of head or spinal trauma or injuries Chronic health problems Surgical procedures Medications Personal habits Family history What does the acronym TBI represent? Traumatic Brain Injury. This refers to any trauma to the head that disrupts normal brain function. What types of past injuries should a nurse inquire about when performing a neurological assessment? head injurie...

CBIS REVIEW QUESTIONS 2024.**2 types of acquired brain injury - ANSWER Traumatic and non-traumatic *2 mechanisms of TBI - ANSWER traumatic impact (involving impact to the head) and traumatic inertial (non-contact brain injury) *2 sub-categories of impact injury - ANSWER open injury (penetrating, skull fracture meninges breach), closed (non-penetrating) *Closed brain injury: can cause 2 things, examples - ANSWER -can cause brain lacerations/contusions, or intracerebral hemorrhage causing...

Field craft 2 68w Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) A difference in pupil size greater then 1.0 mm - answerIs considered abnormal If both eyes are fialated but not reactive to light - answerBrain stem injury is probable If csf is draining from nose or ears you should suspect? - answerBasilar skull fracture Different types of scalp injuries? - answerAvulsions abrasions, lacerations Types of skull fractures - answerLinear, basilar, mandible, depressed, nasal, mid-faced Conpl...

Scalp Bleeds profusely; vascular Foramen magnum opening through which pressure can be released; spinal cord passes through Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Meninges membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura) Dura mater Outermost layer, most resilient Brain Hemispheres cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem Cerebrum largest part of brain, controls higher function...