1. Dementia Must be coupled with a functional limitation in everyday life due
to the
cognitive change
2. PPCS Always includes neuropsychological assessment, psychiatric
history, psy- chological response to previous injuries, available
support system, and current coping skills
3. Disorders of conscious- Coma, vegetative, persistent vegetative, minimally conscious
ness
4. MTBI represents 75% of all TBIs in the US
5. MTBI symptoms Most symptoms resolve in 2-4 weeks
re- solve...
6. CTE A rare progressive degenerative condition of the central nervous
system. Dittuse axonal injury causes release of tau proteins.
7. Blood Brain Barrier At the vascular level harmful substances cannot pass through the
mem-
brane to harm the brain and it has its own glial cells that serve as its
own immune defense and garbage disposal
8. Aspiration Food, liquid, or vomit inhaled into thw lungs can result in
pneumonia or
other respiratory infections
9. Pressure Sores Caused by inadequate pressure relief, prolonged positioning on
one's
side or buttocks, shearing of skin, casts, infections, incontinence, and
poor nutrition
10. Sleep Disturbances 30-70% of individuals with TBI report issues and Persistent sleep
diflcul-
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ties may worsen over time after injury.
11. COLDER
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Onset
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