Traumatic Brain Injury

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)(Free Handout)

Progression of TBI Symptoms


Symptoms typically progress through three successive stages:

Coma
Post-traumatic Amnesia
Recovery




Coma

Severe TBI usually results in coma, a loss of consciousness. When in a coma, the patient's eyes are closed and he or she shows no reaction when spoken to, touched, or pinched. Some patients demonstrate a reflexive movement, such as a handgrip, when an arm or le...Read the full article