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9 articles for “traumatic brain injury”
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Sodium Imbalance among Post-operative Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the damage to the brain resulting from external mechanical force, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration or penetration by a projectile object. Electrolyte imbalance, especially sodium is very common due to the abnormal biochemical changes which occur after TBI. Nurses should have the knowledge about the changes in electrolyte levels in order to understand the principles of treatment and to prevent common complications in …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Music Based Remediation Therapy as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy Treatment for Primary and Secondary Impairments in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Stroke is a second leading cause of death and major cause of long term disability whereas traumatic brain injury being a disabling health condition. Music therapy is a therapeutic application of music to cognitive, behaviour, sensory and motor dysfunction. To examine the effects of music therapy as an adjunct intervention with conventional treatment versus conventional treatment alone and other therapies on cognition, behaviour, upper extremity function, fine motor skills and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Strengthening Neurological and Familial Interventions: Adult Coping Following Pediatric Brain Injury and Comorbidity
Abstract: Background: Pediatric traumatic brain injury (PTBI) contributes to long-term physical, cognitive, and emotional difficulties and is a major cause of mortality and disability in children. An estimated 200,000 fatalities in India each year are attributed to traumatic brain injuries, with PTBI accounting for a significant share of these cases. Accidents, abuse, and sports injuries are just a few of the causes of post-traumatic brain injury (PTBI), which can result in …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Identification of Incidence and Outcome of Diffuse-Axonal Injuries
Abstract: Background: Diffuse axonal injury (DAI), a specific type of traumatic brain injury, may be caused by shearing forces leading to widespread tearing of axons and small vessels. This study is designed to identify the incidence, risk factors, mortality and analyze outcome in DAI. Method: 120 patients with DAI were recorded in the duration of 2 years. DAI was confirmed by signs of injury identified in radiology imaging. Patients underwent surgery, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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A Study of Cranio-Facial Injuries in Medico-Legal Autopsies
Abstract: Injury to the cranium and face is a common finding in medico-legal autopsies. Blunt trauma to the cranium is most frequently caused by road traffic accidents, assaults, falls from height and also from impacts by machineries. However, road traffic accidents accounts for the commonest occurrence of cranio-facial injuries. International labour organization 1994 estimated that nearly 2 lacks workers die annually and 1200 lacks are injured. Studies of traumatic cranial injuries …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Therapeutic Intervention of Post-traumatic Hemiparesis A Case Report
Abstract: This case report was undertaken to describe the evaluation, management, rehabilitation and education about the post traumatic head injury hemiparesis in a middle-aged woman. The history of traumatic brain injury led to formation of subarachnoid hematoma (SAH) which was treated surgically. The reported onset was sudden with chief complaint of not being able to use her right side of the body, postsurgery. The patient was treated surgically following trauma but …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Road Accidents among Adolescents
Abstract: A systematic investigation will provide dynamic understanding about the road accidents, incidence, causes and actions for traffic safety among adolescents according to demographic and clinical data on all accident victims admitted age between 12 and 20 years. There were 257 (95.2%) males and 13 (4.8%) females. There were 12 (4.4%) deaths, 9 (75%) due to traumatic brain injuries [1]. Due to vast mechanization of today’s world, youngsters have been provided …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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A Study to Assess Knowledge and Practice Regarding the Glasgow Coma Scale Among Second-Year GNM Students in a Selected College in Rajkot
Abstract: The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the most widely used scoring system to indicate the level of consciousness in an individual after experiencing a traumatic brain injury. GCS is a neurological scale designed to provide a dependable and objective method for documenting a person’s conscious state for both initial and follow-up evaluations. The study was conducted by quantitative research method, and a univariate descriptive design was used. 100 samples studying …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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The Effect of t Context and Task Related Approach in Management of Post Traumatic Hemiparesis.
Abstract: A 25 years old young male visits the neurological OPD at Punjabi university Patiala, to resolve his complaint of difficulty in performing activities with the right hand. He also has difficulty in walking in a crowded place and some speech problems. The problems are present as remnants of head trauma. The problems have effect on the activities of daily living. In this case report an effort has been made to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 38–48 Read article