Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans. Module 1: Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when something outside the body hits the head with a lot of force. This could happen when a head hits a windshield during a car accident. It could happen when a piece of shrapnel enters the brain. Or it could happen during an explosion of an IED (improvised explosive device). There are many causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2010
Accession Number
AD1034166

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Craniocerebral Trauma
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Therapy
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine