Tramatic Brain Injury Information and Resources

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?
- What are the Effects of TBI?
What are the Causes for TBI?
Definitions Related to TBI

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
Glasgow Coma Scale
Ranchos Los Amigos Scale
Mild TBI Symptoms
Severe TBI Symptoms
Diagnosis

Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury
Initial Treatment
Rehabilitative Center Treatment
Acute Treatment
Surgical Treatment
Supportive Care Concerns
Recovery

Prevention of Traumatic Brain Injury

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
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