1. Presented by Dainy Nhan

2. Traumatic brain injury
(TBI) is a complex
injury with a broad
spectrum of
symptoms and
disabilities.

3. Highest causes of brain injury:
 Open head Injury,
 Closed Head Injury,
 Chemical/Toxic,
 Hypoxia,
 Tumors,
 Infections and
 Stroke

4.  Nausea (Vomiting)
 Unconsciousness
 Slurred Speech (Speech and language deficits)
 Confusion (Vacant staring)
 Amnesia or other memory problems
 Delayed physical or mental responses
 Visual disturbances
 Difficulty with logic, thinking and reasoning

5.  Slower to respond, react and complete
activities and tasks
 Difficulty focusing attention
 Physical limitations
 Inappropriate social behaviors
 Difficulty remembering
 Frequently puzzled or challenged by grade
level work
 Difficulty learning

6. Seizures

 coma
 impaired behavior
and thinking
 death

7. Medical interventions

 surgery,
 long-term hospitalization
 therapies
› physical
› counseling
› behavioral
› occupational
› speech