Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury – There are two types of brain injuries: non-traumatic brain injury and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The injury results in a change to the brain’s neuronal activity, which affects the physical integrity, metabolic activity, or functional ability of nerve cells in the brain.

Acquired Brain Injury

An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. Essentially, this type of brain injury is one that has occurred after birth. 

Non-Traumatic

Non-traumatic brain injuries occur due to changes in brain function. Incidents may induce these kinds of injuries such as stroke, seizure, electric shock or drug overdose, but are not always.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

TBIs occur when an external force is exerted on the brain. Events like falls, assaults, gunshot wounds or car accidents may result in a traumatic brain injury. Over half of TBIs result from car crashes due to the force taking place. The speed of the vehicle in a crash combined with the collision causes the brain to collide with the interior of the skull. In an event like this, the collision may leave a bruise on the brain beyond the initial impact. Additionally, blunt trauma in a crash may result in a TBI because the person hit their head, on the windshield or steering wheel.

The seriousness of brain injuries ranges from minor to severe depending on the incident. A TBI can also occur without losing consciousness. Signs of a TBI may not be immediately noticeable.

If you are in a car accident and hit your head, make sure you see a medical professional and rule out a TBI. If you see signs after the accident, like dizziness, balance problems, headaches or confusion, seek immediate medical attention.

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Source: Brain Injury Association

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