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Emotional Recovery
A brain injury in the family can disrupt almost every aspect of life, creating emotional turmoil that impacts on everything and everyone in some way or another.
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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.
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About the medical professionals
Treatment options vary depending on individual patients and injuries. Being familiar with treatments, terminology, and medical staff titles can help you understand what’s going on.
Read moreDiagnosis
Why predictions are difficult
Predictions of recovery are difficult in the months following a brain injury, with the person and their family often frustrated by lack of knowledge about the future.
Read moreDiagnosis
Determining brain injury severity
Several indicators are used to make predictions in determining brain injury severity.
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Tests and scans
The long-term effects of a brain injury may not be evident for some time. This makes predictions of recovery difficult in the months following a brain injury.
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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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Support and Advocacy
There are many places to find support in the hospital. We take a look at some of them.
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Coping with stress in hospital
The time in the hospital can be an overwhelming experience, but there are things that you can do to minimise stress.
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.
The 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.
At Hospital
Emotional Recovery
A brain injury in the family can disrupt almost every aspect of life, creating emotional turmoil that impacts on everything and everyone in some way or another.
Read moreAt 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.
Read moreAt Hospital
Support and Advocacy
There are many places to find support in the hospital. We take a look at some of them.
Read moreAt Hospital
Coping with stress in hospital
The time in the hospital can be an overwhelming experience, but there are things that you can do to minimise stress.
Read moreThe long-term effects of a brain injury may not be evident for some time.
This 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.
Diagnosis
Why predictions are difficult
Predictions of recovery are difficult in the months following a brain injury, with the person and their family often frustrated by lack of knowledge about the future.
Read moreDiagnosis
Determining brain injury severity
Several indicators are used to make predictions in determining brain injury severity.
Read moreDiagnosis
Tests and scans
The long-term effects of a brain injury may not be evident for some time. This makes predictions of recovery difficult in the months following a brain injury.
Read moreTreatment options vary depending on individual patients and injuries.
Being 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.
Treatment
Surgery
Approximately half of all severe brain injuries will need surgery to remove or repair hematomas or contusions. These are often emergency procedures.
Read moreTreatment
About the medical professionals
Treatment options vary depending on individual patients and injuries. Being familiar with treatments, terminology, and medical staff titles can help you understand what’s going on.
Read more