Question

Research information on the internet related to

Prevention

Current treatment and

Rehabilitation for patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke, or Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

Share the website link and information that you find.   

Answer 1

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:

PREVENTION: Traumatic brain injury cannot be cured but steps can be taken to prevent an injury from occuring. The prevention method includes a) always wear a seat belt in a motor vehicle b) use an appropriate child safety seat to prevent children from injury c) donot drink and drive d) always wear a helmet when riding motorcycles or participating in sport events.   

CURRENT TREATMENT: Mild traumatic injury patient needs continuous monitoring at home for any persistent or worsening of new symptoms. On the otherhand, raising the head of a trauamtic brain injured individual helps to reduce rapid side effects. Due to this action, ICP is reduced and cerebral blood flow is unaffected.

REHABILITATION CARE FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: a) stabilize the medical and rehabilitation issues related to brain injury b) prevent secondary complications such as pressure sores, pneumonia and contractures c) restore lost functional abilities by using slow movement d) the staff will analyze with the family and the patient regarding changes might be required during discharge.

STROKE: PREVENTION: To reduce the risk to avoid stroke, one have to follow these rules which includes: a) quit smoking b) treat diabetes d) daily exercise e) drink more water f)treat atrial fibrillation and g) reduce blood pressure.

CURRENT TREATMENT: 1. Devices can be used to treat stroke by removing blood clots 2. surgical clips or coils inserted in the aneurysms by controlling the blood pressure.

REHABILITATION FOR STROKE: a) helps to relearn skills when a stroke affected on one part of the brain. b) helps to regain independence and improves the quality of life c) reduce complications d) helps to regain range of motion by certain exercises.

PREVENTION FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY: The steps include a) safe drive b) prevent falls c) take precautions when playing sports d) donot drink and drive.

TREATMENT: The treatment includes based on the severity of injury. They includes a) resuscitation and spinal cord hydrotherapy b) medications given to reduce blood pressure and muscle relaxants c) spinal surgery to reduce the risks.

REHABILITATION: a) repairing the damage created by injury b) helps to achieve goals c) increasing activity will increases the chances of recovery.