Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a form of acquired brain injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.
Can be anywhere from very mild, to very severe.
Causes
• Car accidents
• Sports accidents
• Direct impact on skull
• Sudden jolt causing brain to collide with the skull
• Explosive device or blast
• Object penetrating skull
• Bleeding in or out of the brain/swelling and blood clots disrupting oxygen supply
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Treatments-immediate and long term
• Receive medical treatment ASAP
• Stabilize and prevent any further injury
• Proper oxygen supply
• Maintaining adequate blood flow
• Controlling blood pressure
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech/language therapy
TR Application
Provide activities to improve and enhance:
• Self-esteem
• Social skills
• Motor skills
• Coordination
• Endurance
• Cognitive skills
• Leisure skills
Special Considerations
• Clients often need help doing basic tasks such as brushing teeth, using bathroom, eating and drinking
• Some clients will attempt to escape the hospital or rehab center so being aware of which patients are allowed to be alone and which are not, is important
• Most TBI clients will use a wheelchair for at least the beginning of their therapy treatment until they are able to walk independently, if ever
• Many clients will have permanent effects and will not recover to their previous state.
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http://www.biausa.org/brain-injury-treatment.htm
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/tbi.htm
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