Category Archives: Head injury

Psychiatrist Beaten By Patient at Hospital

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Pat Iyer

Damages Violence by patients against hospital staff is a growing concern. In a Virginia case, a psychiatrist was beaten by a patient and suffered a

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How Many People Have Traumatic Brain Injuy?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Pat Iyer

According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the … Continue reading →

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Head Injury: Standard of Care

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Pat Iyer

You are handling a case involving a patient who had a head injury, and you wonder if the standard of care was met regarding assessment. Here is a quick overview about diagnostic testing (based on Clinical Guidelines for head injury … Continue reading →

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Types of head injuries

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Pat Iyer

You are handling the case of a man who was struck on the top of the head by a steel beam. You come across medical terms that describe his injury. Here is an explanation of common types of injuries. There … Continue reading →

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Traumatic brain injury: How it affects function

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Each hemisphere of the cerebrum is made up of 4 lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal. As I think about patients who suffered traumatic brain injury, I see how the location of their injury affects their ability to function. Wilma … Continue reading →

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