{"id":10702,"date":"2017-06-12T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/?p=10702"},"modified":"2024-02-28T14:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T20:52:21","slug":"know-signs-traumatic-brain-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/know-signs-traumatic-brain-injury","title":{"rendered":"Why We Should All Know the Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tBrain injuries carry the potential to have dramatic impact on our lives. Unlike other types of injuries, a traumatic brain injury<\/a> (TBI) can change how we think, behave, speak, and process language. These injuries are also unique because they are not always easily detectable.<\/p>

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After an accident, a brain injury victim might appear confused or, in some cases, might be rendered unconscious. However, people may not immediately recognize these things as signs of a brain injury. When a person suffers a TBI, they should be screened and treated immediately. Loved ones of a TBI victim should also be aware of just how serious these injuries can be and how they might be able to help their loved ones in the recovery process.<\/p>\n

TBIs are caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Some are minor, in which case a victim might recover quickly. However, serious brain injuries, or the accumulation of several mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries, can have serious consequences, including mental impairment and difficulty communicating. Concussions are classified as mild TBIs, though they should also be treated very seriously.<\/p>\n

TBIs are Very Common<\/h2>\n

To understand how widespread these injuries are and how great their impact is on victims, consider the following statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n