The probability of receiving a TBI is increased if one is participates in a number of sports such as professional football in the National Football League (NFL) and in a number of vocations such being in the military. The results of a TBI include a number of cognitive and emotional symptoms (McCrea, 2008)
This paper argues that depression associated with mild TBI (mTBI) is a public, not personal concern. Traumatic Brain Injury A TBI occurs when there is damage to the brain as a result of an application of an external mechanical force (Parikh, Koch, & Naraya, 2007)
There are several reasons for this: 1. Depression is a serious mental disorder that is characterized by an wide-ranging decrease in mood which is often accompanied decreased low self-esteem, a loss of interest or decreases in pleasure in normally enjoyable activities, decreases in productivity, health issues, and a risk for suicide (Sadock & Sadock, 2007)
Let us review the facts: 1. The depressive symptoms that occur in PCS are virtually identical to the depressive symptoms associated with other mental disorders or even depression associated with terminal medical conditions (Silverberg & Iverson, 2011)
8. Overall, depression results in to an average of seven fewer weeks of work each year, a 20% loss of potential income, and a lifetime loss of an estimated $300, 000 for each family that has a family member with depression (Smith & Smith, 2010)
5. Clinical depression is the principal cause of medical disability for people in the age range of 14 to 44 years of age (Stewart et al
All of the definitions concur that the process must comprise a direct external force, accompanied by a subsequent physiologic alternation in the brain's functioning. Though the language that describes the nature of alteration in the brain's function differs, it is agreed by most that presenting Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) scores ought to be in the range of 13-15 (Barbosa et al
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Treatment Treatment for individuals suffering from TBI is complex and varied. Evidence supporting initial early rehabilitation interventions at definable recovery stages for those who come out of traumatic coma (such as early use of techniques for stimulating awareness), and PTA management (use of environmental modification for reducing agitation), is not clear (Chung & Khan, 2013)
While some individuals may, after a period of suffering from PTA, make a brilliant physical recovery, it is also possible that a range of emotional and cognitive issues might disable these individuals in the long run. The duration of PTA and coma can help to predict how severe the total brain injury is (Gumm et al
This can be commonly described as DAI, Diffuse Axonal Injury. Evidence from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), however, has shown that some PTA patients do not show any evidence of diffuse axonal injury on their MRI reports (Korinthenberg et al
In a perceptive hospital environment, the consciousness of the patient will be tracked hourly as well as daily by the medical team. Usually, this tracking is carried out using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), described below (O'Donnell et al
A clearer grasp of the character of memory in the human brain can accord much-sought-after relief to such individuals. However, motorists should bear in mind to fasten their seat belts and not disconnect the safety airbag (Schwartz, 2014)
Severity level is determined for facilitating initial triage, as well as to help treatment planning. Various factors are to be considered when evaluating the severity of injury, and these include unconsciousness, scores on the Glasgow Coma Scale, and length of post-traumatic amnesia (Struchen et al
However, they have experienced a lot of criticism from the private brain injury researchers and other government bodies that are not in agreement with their findings or recommendations. These groups state that adopting their recommendations could shut down proper care needed by injured troops (Zoroya, 2015)
Insurance plays a role in increasing chances of survival for head injured victims. It is found to be protective, thus lack of health insurance may worsen the condition for patients with TBI (Alban, et al
S. Army medical Research and Material Command) established the Neutrauma Pharmacology Workgroup whose goal is to develop pharmacological treatments aimed at improving TBI clinical outcomes (Arrastia, et al
ii. The theory-based evaluation factors along the proposed causal pathway will be supplemented by different segments that structure a portion of the procedure assessment; these are: 1) an evaluation of intervention constancy and whether it achieved the objectives; 2) perception of accomplishment of receipt and delivery, and elements that added to this; and 3) view of adequacy and attainability of the deliverables of the intervention (Bosch et al
It is now expected that cases of patients experiencing MTBI will recover within months or even days. According to the Centers of disease control and prevention (CDC), 15% of the patients diagnosed with MTBI experience persistent disabling problems
Underdeveloped countries have fewer services and least understand the condition while fewer professional are actually able to provide treatment. (Davee, 2014)
It may also propagate injury through intracranial hypertension, edema formation, blood- brain barrier disruption and ischemic injury. To help improve the outcome in patients suffering from traumatic injuries, it is necessary to understand evolution of therapies and processes that are known to help limit secondary brain injury (Greve & Zink, 2009)