Altered perception

Controls the body’s systems and provides the means of communication.

This is the temporary losss of neurologic function; no structural damage.

Ranges from mild bruising of the tissue or severe & life threatening.

Can be focal or diffuse; from traffic accidents, etc.; can cause significant morbidity and devastating changes in functionality.

More severe injury in which the brain is bruised, with possible surface hemorrhage.

Symptoms may appear within first hrs to days after head injury.

More severe injury in which the brain is bruised, with possible surface hemorrhage.

Normal icp range

Determines the presence of seizure activity.

What diuretic to give for a tbi pt.

Give a antiseizure meds for tbi