Friday 21 November 2008
Brain and Head Injuries Care
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Acquired Brain Injury - The definition of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) varies from one medical perspective to another, and it can cover a multitude of conditions. However, what seems to be consistent is that it describes a condition which is acquired after birth (from 5 years old) and can apply to any age. It is non-progressive and can be caused by various traumas to the brain/head. For example, damage to the brain tissue after road traffic accidents, assaults, falls, industrial or sporting accidents, drug or alcohol abuse, poisoning, viral infections to the brain, neuro surgery or damage to blood vessels in the brain. It presents its own special challenges due to the combination of cognitive, physical, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties arising from damage to the brain.

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