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acute subdural haematoma |
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- An acute subdural haematoma is an accumulation of blood, or a haematoma, between the fibrous membrane called the dura, which covers the brain, and the brain itself. |
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ataxia |
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- Ataxia describes a lack of ability to move the muscles in a co-ordinated fashion. People with ataxia have irregular or awkward movements. |
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brain herniation |
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- A brain herniation occurs when the brain pushes downward inside the skull. Part of the brain tissue is displaced down through the skull opening that leads into the neck. |
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chronic subdural hematoma |
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- A chronic subdural haematoma is a buildup of blood between the membrane covering the brain, known as the dura, and the brain itself. This condition occurs as a result of a head injury and develops slowly over time. The trauma does not have to be significant to produce this condition. |
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concussion |
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- A concussion is the most common form of head injury. Most concussions are caused by a blow to the head or sudden, uncontrolled, rapid movement of the head. A concussion may cause temporary symptoms but not permanent brain damage. |
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cognitive impairment |
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cognitive testing |
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- Cognitive testing can detect changes in the way the brain functions. It can also determine whether the changes have occurred as a result of brain injury, illness or disease. Cognitive testing looks at a person's thinking skills. It also explores whether emotional or physical problems are interfering with those thinking skills. Specific areas examined during cognitive testing include: attention concentration memory abstract thinking problem solving judgment language skills ability to interpret information from senses (such as hearing, vision, touch) ability to control fine motor skills in the hands intelligence academic skills emotional functioningWho is a candidate for the test? |
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coma |
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- Coma is a term that is used to describe a state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be aroused. |
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confusion |
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- Confusion is an abnormal mental condition or state of mind. A person who is confused has trouble understanding the environment and may react or respond inappropriately to it. |
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delirium |
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epilepsy |
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head injury |
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- A head injury is defined as any trauma to the head that may or may not permanently injure the brain. |
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intracerebral haemorrhage |
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- Intracerebral haemorrhage is a term for bleeding into the brain. |
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memory loss |
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MRI |
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physiotherapy |
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- Physiotherapy is a group of services provided by a health care professional. It helps preserve, develop, and restore physical function. It can help restore physical health that has been lost to injury, disease, or other causes. The goals are to relieve pain and promote fitness and health. |
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mobility impairment |
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- Mobility impairment can include any or all of the following: inability to move about as easily as others limited movement of arms or legs decrease in strength or control of the muscles and bones abnormal or impaired co-ordination medical condition requiring bed rest What is the information for this topic? |
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skull X-ray |
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organ donation |
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- Organs such as the kidneys, heart, lungs, pancreas, and liver can be transplanted from one person into another person who is in need of a new organ. Organ donation can give others a second chance at life. |
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seizure |
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- A seizure is the sudden, uncontrollable discharge of excessive electrical activity in the brain. |
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shaken baby syndrome |
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- Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse and involves repeated shaking of a young baby that results in a head or neck injury. This movement causes the brain to slam against the skull. |
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speech impairment |
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unconsciousness, first aid |
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Useful Links |
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Headway Victoria - Acquired Brain Injury Association Inc - Support: 1800 817 964 |
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ventilators |
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vertigo |
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- Vertigo is a type of dizziness or sensation of movement when none is actually occurring. |
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