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What is the most common type of traumatic brain injury?
concussion
Which is more serious a concussion or a cerebral contusion-?
Contusion is more serious type of head injury than the cerebral concussion. In case of concussion, you do not have any visible injury in CAT scan. The loss of consciousness in momentary. In case of contusion the damage can be seen in CAT scan. The loss of consciousness is usually sustained. The small blood vessels are ruptured usually. You may get the oedema of the brain tissue.
What type of injury is caused by the brain being slammed against the skull by violent shaking?
contu and contre
A type of brain trauma likely to result in a long term coma is?
Is a Concution I believe that is how you spell it.
What are two types of head injuries?
Concussion - Mild brain injury, results in a temporary loss of consciousness Contusion - Occurs when bruising of the brain happens, a more severe type of injury
What does the world concussion mean?
I believe you mean "what does the word concussion mean?" Cuncussion is when you have had a knock to the head, it doesnt have to be very hard, is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. Frequently defined as a head injury with a temporary loss of brain function , concussion can cause a variety of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms. Treatment of concussion involves monitoring and rest. Symptoms usually go away entirely within three weeks, though they may persist, or complications may occur. Repeated concussions can cause cumulative brain damage such as dementia pugilistica or severe complications such as second-impact syndrome.
What is the duration of a diabetic coma?
Our Son had 2 low blood sugar diabetic coma, he is type 1. The first time he was in a coma for 5 weeks and came out of it with some memory loss and brain damage. The second was 2 years later and he was in a coma for 5 weeks and slowly became aware and awake but had severe brain damage to the point of retardation, could not form words or speak, cannot follow instructions, cannot walk or crawl or climb on his own, cannot feed himself or take care of his bodily functions.
Is it safe to ride a roller coaster with a level one concussion?
depending on the type of concussion really and literally no it isn't you don't wanna be swung or flipped about with a grade A concussion you should seek medical help immediately and get evaluated by your doctor. maybe after your brain heals itself you can ride but not with a concussion that's not safe for overall mind, body, spirit, and health. unless you want to. but i highly recommend go to the doctor.
What will happen if you got a cuncussion?
A concussion can be defined as a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. Some people pass out or forget what happened right before the injury.
Can a woman get a concussion from a slap on the cheek?
WOW....i wonder why people have to ask such dumb questions sometimes? hmmm.............. .A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. So yes, a slap would be able to cause damage if it jars or shakes the head. I would like to be on that jury as I am assuming that is why the question was asked.
What is the medical term meaning type of coma in which the patient exhibits alternating sleep and wake cycles?
The medical term for a type of coma where the patient displays alternating sleep and wake cycles is called a "vegetative state" or "unresponsive wakefulness syndrome." It is a state of wakefulness without awareness often seen in severe brain injuries or disorders.
Should you be excessively concerned that your boyfriend got a concussion?
With any type of head injury occurs you should seek immediate medical attention. You should be concerned, but it depends how serious the concussion was.
