2024年10月15日 · Non-penetrating TBI (also known as closed head injury or blunt TBI) is caused by an external force strong enough to move the brain within the skull. Causes include falls, motor vehicle crashes, sports injuries, blast injury, or being struck by an object. Some accidents or trauma can cause both penetrating and non-penetrating TBI in the same person.

TBI is a critical and ever-evolving safety topic, with equally important components of injury prevention, consequences, and treatment. This book is part of a 3-volume set which presents a comprehensive look at recent head injury research and focuses on injury of the head’s contents and features 13 technical papers.

2024年10月10日 · Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a structural injury to the brain or a disruption in the normal functioning of the brain as a result of a blunt or penetrating head injury. Head injury refers to trauma to the head that may or may not be associated with TBI, soft tissue injury, or skull fractures.

Investigators from New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital examined whether having an isolated headache following minor blunt head trauma was suggestive of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among a large cohort of children 2-18 years of age [1].

2025年2月4日 · Blunt trauma, also known as non- penetrating trauma or blunt force trauma, refers to injury of the body by forceful impact, falls, or physical attack with a dull object. Penetrating trauma, by contrast, involves an object or surface piercing the skin, causing an open wound.

Definition: Blunt trauma refers to non-penetrating head injuries from impacts. Common Causes: Falls, vehicle accidents, and sports lead to blunt trauma risks. Symptoms to Watch: Headaches, dizziness, and confusion indicate possible injuries. Diagnosis Importance: Timely medical evaluation influences treatment and recovery. Long-Term Effects ...

2024年5月1日 · High-quality care requires a clear understanding of the factors associated with blunt head injuries in the elderly. Our objective was to develop a detailed assessment of the injury mechanisms, presentations, injury patterns, and outcomes …

For pediatric patients, see: head trauma (peds) TBI epidemiology by GCS. Brain swelling causes increased ICP which compresses the tissue causing ischemia with direct compression of the vasculature causing brain tissue herniation and brain death. Workup is dependent on GCS severity, see: Dependent on underlying diagnosis, see:

Head injuries, and specifically blunt head trauma, are common among pediatric patients of all ages. Patients may present to their primary care provider, to urgent care, or to the emergency department after head trauma. Such injuries may occur as a result of a variety of mechanisms, including falls, …

2022年12月23日 · Blunt force trauma is routinely involved in cases classified as accidents, as well as in cases of suicide and homicide. People dying natural deaths often have minor blunt force injuries...