The current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have led to a great many more serious injuries to United States service members. One of the most prevalent and dangerous is explosive blast traumatic brain injury (TBI). Lawyers have been studying the rising trend. There have been a number of military medical…
Lawyers have learned of a new classification for traumatic brain injury (TBI), known as explosive blast traumatic brain injury (bTBI). Previously, physicians divided TBI into two categories, penetrating traumatic brain injury (pTBI) and closed head traumatic brain injury (cTBI). Blast TBI is similar, but has some aspects that are all…
Sometimes the extent of moderate or severe damage caused by bTBI (explosive blast traumatic brain injury)is difficult to determine at first, doctors have told specialists. Severe facial trauma can prevent reliable neurological examination, especially when it comes to examining the pupils for reaction. Specialized tools are often necessary to even…
Care for victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) starts on the battlefield, according to “Guidelines for Field Management of Combat-Related Head Trauma”, doctors have learned. The combat medic works hard to prevent further harm from coming to the victim. The basics, such as the ABCs of airway, breathing, and circulation…
Explosive blast traumatic brain injury(bTBI) can be a complicated thing, doctors have learned. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined secondary, tertiary, and even quaternary effects that may contribute to a particular patient’s condition. The primary injury comes from the forces created by the explosion itself. Secondary injury…
Welterweight Brian Foster suffered a brain hemorrhagewhich results in him being out of his UFC 129 fight against Sean Pierson. The 27-year-old fighter posted the announcement two weeks ago on his Twitter account. The Ontario Athletic Commission commissioned an MRI sixty days prior to the bout according to a friend.…
A hospital found negligent was forced to pay out a birth injury settlement in the amount of $5 million to a 30-year-old woman whose child suffered severe birth injuries. The injuries were a direct result of medical malpractice. A study reports that medical records submitted to the court showed that…
Diagnosing a concussion or mild TBI (traumatic brain injury) can be difficult, even to experienced physicians, especially on the battlefield, researchers have been told. Yet, that does not diminish the importance of diagnosing such an injury as soon as possible so the appropriate medical care can be given as soon…
Sometimes the extent of moderate or severe damage caused by bTBI (explosive blast traumatic brain injury) is difficult to determine at first, doctors have told reporters. Severe facial trauma can prevent reliable neurological examination, especially when it comes to examining the pupils for reaction. Specialized tools are often necessary to…
Driver behavior is naturally an important component in preventing injuries of any kind, including head injuries, experts note. The threat of legislative penalties does a great deal to influence risk-taking behavior. For instance, laws making the use of seatbelts mandatory increases the use of seatbelts, which decreases the rate of…