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Managing Brain Trauma<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/b>Brain trauma can occur in numerous types of situations. There are those who are involved in industrial types of accidents that result in traumatic <\/span>brain injury<\/span><\/a>. Car accidents are a common cause of brain injuries, along with accidents from playing sports. A medical issue can also occur that causes a brain injury at birth. For those who are managing brain trauma<\/strong> or those who are giving care during these times, it can be stressful, frightful, along with being financially draining.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Brain Damage? <\/b><\/p>\n

Brain damage is not seen from the outside. \u00a0A person who is dealing with brain trauma is not going to show physical signs that showcase they have a disability. This is why this is often referred to as an invisible injury. <\/span><\/p>\n

Brain damage occurs when there is damage or destruction of the brain cells. This is diagnosed through the use of neurological examinations, neuroimaging, and neuropsychological assessments. The location of where the damage is what dictates just how a person is affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Brain Trauma is Treated<\/h3>\n

The treatment that a person may need if they suffer from brain trauma is going to depend upon how severe this injury is considered. <\/span><\/p>\n

For example, a mild concussion is often going to be trauma that can be worked away with plenty of rest and fluids. Those who have a major concussion may require a little longer resting and may have to be evaluated before they start with what they normally would do. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, what happens when brain trauma is traumatic? <\/span><\/p>\n

Upon first getting injured, doctors will want to ensure that the person is getting enough blood and oxygen throughout their body in order to reach their brain. They will also want to ensure that the blood pressure is controlled. <\/span><\/p>\n

When these elements are unstable, they can make a brain injury worse. Once a person has been stabilized, they may have a variety of treatments that they\u00a0<\/span>need to take. These can include:<\/p>\n