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What is a injury?
a severe injury is when limbs are broken, your head is cracked, and you can not breath
What is a severe burn?
a severe injury is when limbs are broken, your head is cracked, and you can not breath
Can injury that required a plate in the head cause severe pain in the head?
Yes, any injury to the head can cause ongoing headaches.
What does a score of six on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicate?
severe head injury
How common is epilepsy after a head injury?
Epilepsy occurs in 2-5% of those who have had a head injury; it is much more common in people who have had severe or penetrating injuries.
What are some causes of severe traumatic brain injury?
Severe traumatic brain injury can be caused by several factors. The most common cause of severe traumatic brain injury involves automobile accidents. Falling on the head can also result in severe traumatic brain injury. Other cases include firearms or other weapons penetrating the skull.
Which of the following commonly is seen after a head injury severe enough to result in a loss of consciousness?
retrograde amnesia
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 has the author Fotis A Georgiakodis written?
Fotis A. Georgiakodis has written: 'Discriminant techniques for medical prognosis following severe head injury'
What is a Critical injury?
A critical injury is a serious injury that can have severe consequences on a person's health and well-being. It often requires immediate medical attention and treatment to prevent further complications or long-term disabilities. Examples of critical injuries include head trauma, severe burns, and spinal cord injuries.
How common are serious head injuries?
each year about two million people suffer from a more serious head injury, and up to 750,000 of them are severe enough to require hospitalization.
How will emergency room personnel respond to a person who receives a head injury in a car accident?
If the injury is not severe, skull and neck X-rays will be taken to check for any skull fractures and for neck or spinal injuries.
