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In the Hospital

The time in the hospital can be an overwhelming experience, but there are things that you can do to minimise stress. 

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.

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Treatment

Surgery

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.

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Treatment

About the medical professionals

There are many professionals who may form part of the medical team.

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Diagnosis

Why predictions are difficult

Predictions of recovery are difficult in the months following a brain injury.

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Diagnosis

Determining brain injury severity

Several indicators are used to make predictions in determining brain injury severity.

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Diagnosis

Tests and scans

Some 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. 

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At Hospital

Coma and brain injury

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.

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At Hospital

Support and Advocacy

There are many places to find support in the hospital. Below are some of the places you can find support.

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Coping with stress in hospital

A 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.

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