9 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)range ofTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a term that encompasses a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging from mild concussions to severe brain injury such as a hematoma or diffuse axonal injury. Severe brain injury can have devastating effects on the patient, and any TBI has the potential to be life-changing, with severe personal, physical, and socioeconomic consequences. The signs and symptoms of traumatic injury may be subtle or immediately recognizable. No matter the presentation, all neuroscience nurses must be familiar with the types of TBI and know the appropriate interventions and treatments.