Knowing why things are happening, what to expect, and being familiar with treatment suggested can help family members to understand what is happening during this stage. There are staff in the hospital who are there to provide you with support and help you through this time.
Approximately half of all severe brain injuries will need surgery to remove or repair hematomas or contusions. These are often emergency procedures. In other cases, as with some brain tumours, more time is available for surgery.
Read moreThere are many professionals who may form part of the medical team.
Read morePredictions of recovery are difficult in the months following a brain injury.
Read moreSeveral indicators are used to make predictions in determining brain injury severity.
Read moreSome of these tests may be done very soon after admission to hospital as the doctors need to rapidly assess the danger of the brain injury worsening.
Read moreComa is generally the result of damage or interference with particular structures of the brain, and its length and depth provide a strong indication of the severity of brain injury.
Read moreThere are many places to find support in the hospital. Below are some of the places you can find support.
Read moreA brain injury has an immediate effect on the family as they battle a wide range of emotions while coming to grips with the hospital system.
Read moreThe initial hospitalisation, waiting for a prognosis and even things like understanding medical terminology can add to stress. There are many places to find support at the hospital, both for the patient and family members.
Coma is generally the result of damage or interference with particular structures of the brain, and its length and depth provide a strong indication of the severity of brain injury.
Read moreThere are many places to find support in the hospital. Below are some of the places you can find support.
Read moreA brain injury has an immediate effect on the family as they battle a wide range of emotions while coming to grips with the hospital system.
Read moreThis makes predictions of recovery difficult in the months following a brain injury. Physicians look at several indicators to predict the level of a patient’s recovery during the first few weeks and months after injury.
Predictions of recovery are difficult in the months following a brain injury.
Read moreSeveral indicators are used to make predictions in determining brain injury severity.
Read moreSome of these tests may be done very soon after admission to hospital as the doctors need to rapidly assess the danger of the brain injury worsening.
Read moreBeing familiar with treatments, terminology, and medical staff titles can help you understand what’s going on. There are many professionals who form the medical team, and being familiar with these roles can help you understand their contribution to the recovery process.
Approximately half of all severe brain injuries will need surgery to remove or repair hematomas or contusions. These are often emergency procedures. In other cases, as with some brain tumours, more time is available for surgery.
Read moreThere are many professionals who may form part of the medical team.
Read moreIf you’ve got questions or need advice, support or further information, get in touch with us today. We’d love to help