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Serious Personal Injury Lawyers Blog | Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Diagnostic Tools and Treatment for Brain Injury
-Computed tomographic (CT) scan tests use high-speed x-rays. CT images can show swelling, bleeding, or compression of brain tissue.
-Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests use magnetic energy to produce detailed pictures of brain tissue, bones, and other structures.
-Oxygen may be given by mask, nasal tubing, or ventilator (breathing machine). Individuals who are unconscious (comatose) may require a ventilator to breathe for them.
-Medicines to prevent or treat seizures, decrease brain swelling, control agitation, or control blood pressure may be given to patients with brain injury. The more severe the injury, the more medications and treatments are required.
-Hypothermia (lowered body temperature) has been shown in some medical studies to help improve recovery after a severe traumatic brain injury. This must be done as part of intensive care for a severe brain injury and must be carefully monitored. Further research is required to determine the effectiveness of this treatment.
-After the acute phase (first part) of care for the injury, persons with traumatic brain injury often receive intensive rehabilitation to maximize their functional level and improve their overall recovery including neuro-cognitive rehabilitation
Resources:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Brain Injury Association of America
Labels: brain damage
posted by Biera Campbell at 8:54 AM
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
What Causes Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
-Headache
-Fatigue
-Memory loss
-Confusion
-Loss of consciousness
-Dizziness
-Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
-Nausea or vomiting
Preventing Brain Injury
-Wear a seatbelt when riding in a motor vehicle.
-Wear a helmet for motorcycle riding, bicycle riding, or other activities that risk head injury.
-Use alcohol only in moderation and never while driving or boating.
-Assist the elderly in maintaining a safe environment and preventing falls.
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posted by Biera Campbell at 6:36 AM
Monday, May 12, 2008
General Information Regarding Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury is the result of a blow to the head. This can come from a fall (28%), a vehicle crash (20%), an assault (11%), or shaking a baby. The brain tissue itself may be hurt, the blood vessels can rupture and cause bleeding, or a combination of these injuries may occur. Concussion (a temporary loss of brain function), contusion (bruising of the brain), fracture (broken skull bones), and hematoma (blood clot) are all types of traumatic brain injury.
The CDC estimates that at least 5.3 million Americans, approximately 2% of the U.S. population, currently have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of TBI.
TBI can cause a wide range of functional changes affecting thinking, sensation, language, and/or emotions. It can also cause epilepsy and increase the risk for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders that become more prevalent with age.
Labels: brain damage
posted by Biera Campbell at 9:18 AM
Friday, May 9, 2008
Requests to Admit
posted by Biera Campbell at 7:39 AM
Monday, May 5, 2008
Allan M. Siegel Invited to Speak at Supreme Court
posted by Biera Campbell at 7:23 AM
Friday, May 2, 2008
Request for a Physical and Mental Examination
by Ira Sherman, Esq.
posted by Biera Campbell at 7:13 AM




