What is traumatic brain injury?

Q: What is traumatic brain injury?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by physical trauma. TBIs are classified as either “closed”, meaning the skull remains intact, or “open”, meaning the skull has been fractured. [1] . TBIs are further classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Mild TBI is often referred to as concussion. Severe brain injury can cause coma, permanent disability, or death. [2]

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by physical trauma. TBIs are classified as either “closed”, meaning the skull remains intact, or “open”, meaning the skull has been fractured.^[1]. TBIs are further classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Mild TBI is often referred to as concussion. Severe brain injury can cause coma, permanent disability, or death.^[2]

What is traumatic brain injury?

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