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Head injuries and concussion - Better Health Channel
There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest, and not overdoing things.
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Children and head injuries
Head injuries happen after any bump to the head. Find out about what to look for and do after head injuries in babies and young children.
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE - Connectivity
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease that has been linked to repeated head injuries.
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Head and spinal injuries first aid - Better Health Channel
Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid leaking from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.
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Acquired Brain Injury - Brain Disorders A-Z - Brain Foundation
Acquired brain injuries are any problems involving bleeding or bruising in the brain due to head trauma. They range from mild to very severe.
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - Brain Foundation
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a type of neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated head injuries or concussions.
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Concussion in children & teenagers | Raising Children Network
A concussion is a mild head injury. If your child has concussion, he’ll need a short rest. He can start returning to normal activities 24-48 hours later.
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) dementia | Dementia Australia
Dementia describes a collection of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of dementia where many repeated head injuries can affect someone’s brain function over time, enough to interfere with the person’s normal or working life. Repeated head injuries can take the form of concussion, or even smaller head knocks without symptoms, which are called subconcussion.
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What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? | TBI Treatment in Australia
Want to learn more about what a traumatic brain injury is? Find comprehensive information & guidance on TBI treatment here now. Your wellbeing is paramount.
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Traumatic Brain Injury - Synapse
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is caused by either a blow to the head or by the head being forced to move rapidly forwards or backwards.
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Traumatic Brain Injuries | Ausmed
A traumatic brain injury is a type of acquired brain injury that occurs following an impact to the head, causing damage to the brain tissue. These head injuries can be classified as either penetrating or non-penetrating. Long-term effects may range from mild to severe, depending on the patient.
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - Brain Foundation
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a type of neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated head injuries or concussions.
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Post-Traumatic Amnesia | Ausmed
A person who has suffered a traumatic brain injury might emerge from unconsciousness disoriented, confused and acting unlike themselves. This can be a highly confronting and upsetting experience for their loved ones - so, what does this mean for the patient and their recovery?
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Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy improve the survival and quality of life in patients with traumatic brain injury? | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: In people with traumatic brain injury, while the addition of HBOT may reduce the risk of death and improve the final GCS, there is little evidence that the survivors have a good outcome
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Neurological Assessment and GCS | Ausmed
Neurological observations collect data on a patient’s neurological status and can be used for many reasons, including in order to help with diagnosis, as a baseline observation, following a neurosurgical procedure, and following trauma. The most widely known and used tool is the Glasgow Coma Scale.
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Management of Burn and Scald Injuries in Adults | Ausmed
A burn is an injury wherein the skin tissue or eye is partially or completely damaged by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, gas, friction, bitumen or radiation. A scald is a burn injury caused by a wet agent such as hot water or steam Burns and scalds can vary from minor to potentially fatal.
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Preventing and Treating Hip Fractures | Ausmed
Hip fractures occur when the top of the femur cracks or breaks. They are potentially catastrophic injuries, particularly in older adults, that are associated with death, disability and loss of independence. About 19 000 people over 50 are hospitalised for hip fractures every year in Australia.
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Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome: Overview | Ausmed
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is defined as the progressive physiological dysfunction of two or more organ systems where homeostasis cannot be maintained without intervention. It is initiated by illness, injury or infection and most commonly affects the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys.
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Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Explained | Ausmed
A perineal tear occurs when the perineum - the area between the vagina and anus - is injured during childbirth. Third and fourth degree perineal tears are experienced by approximately 3% of women giving birth vaginally and 5% of women giving birth vaginally for the first time and may be serious.
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Minimising Restrictive Practices: Restraint | Ausmed
Restraint is the practice of intentionally restricting a client’s movement or behaviour to prevent harm or danger to the client, staff or other people. As much as possible, healthcare services should aim to create and maintain a restraint-free environment to prevent clients from unnecessary trauma.
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