Traumatic Brain Injury
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Injuries
The diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury is made following a physical examination and diagnostic testing. During the examination, the physician obtains a detailed medical history of the patient and information about how the injury occurred. Diagnostic tests may include: A neuropsychological assessment may be performed to evaluate cognitive function and impairment. The assessment may…
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Classification of Brain Injuries
Portland Brain Injury Attorneys Traumatic brain injuries are classified as mild, moderate or severe. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to objectively evaluate the conscious state of all acute trauma patients. The GCS assigns a point value on a scale of 3 to 15 based on responses to verbal, motor and eye-opening stimuli. A…
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Types of Brain Injuries
Attorneys for Brain Injury Cases in Portland, Oregon Brain injuries include the following: An injury that is caused by a sudden blow to the head or to the body. The blow shakes the brain inside the skull, which temporarily prevents the brain from functioning normally. Most people fully recover from concussions within a few hours…
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury is a complex injury encompassing a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. Brain injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults.
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