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Which of the following is a primary mechanism of injury associated with traumatic brain injury?
Which of the following is a primary mechanism of injury associated with traumatic brain injury?
- Hypoxemia
- Contusions (correct)
- Hydrocephalus
- Edema
What type of injury results from shearing forces damaging neurons, often with minimal findings on imaging?
What type of injury results from shearing forces damaging neurons, often with minimal findings on imaging?
- Coup Contrecoup Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) (correct)
- Epidural Hematoma
Which of the following groups is at the highest risk for TBI-related deaths and hospitalization?
Which of the following groups is at the highest risk for TBI-related deaths and hospitalization?
- Middle-aged men (30-50 years)
- Children under 5 years
- Young adults (18-30 years)
- Individuals aged 75 and older (correct)
Which injury is characterized by focal deficits after a penetrating head injury?
Which injury is characterized by focal deficits after a penetrating head injury?
Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary mechanism of brain injury?
Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary mechanism of brain injury?
What type of injury often occurs due to falls and is more commonly observed in very young or elderly individuals?
What type of injury often occurs due to falls and is more commonly observed in very young or elderly individuals?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for elevated intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for elevated intracranial pressure (ICP)?
What is a common long-term complication associated with penetrating head injuries?
What is a common long-term complication associated with penetrating head injuries?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a secondary mechanism of brain injury?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a secondary mechanism of brain injury?
What primary mechanism of injury is characterized by direct force that results in localized tissue damage?
What primary mechanism of injury is characterized by direct force that results in localized tissue damage?
Which of the following most accurately describes diffused axonal injury (DAI)?
Which of the following most accurately describes diffused axonal injury (DAI)?
Which of the following scenarios contributes to the mechanism of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to blunt trauma?
Which of the following scenarios contributes to the mechanism of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to blunt trauma?
In the context of traumatic brain injuries, which population is considered most vulnerable to TBI-related consequences?
In the context of traumatic brain injuries, which population is considered most vulnerable to TBI-related consequences?
What best describes the condition known as hydrocephalus in relation to brain injury?
What best describes the condition known as hydrocephalus in relation to brain injury?
Which type of injury is often associated with an increase in the risk of developing epilepsy?
Which type of injury is often associated with an increase in the risk of developing epilepsy?
What type of traumatic brain injury occurs predominantly due to external forces, such as blasts or assaults?
What type of traumatic brain injury occurs predominantly due to external forces, such as blasts or assaults?
What characterizes a coup-contrecoup injury in focal brain injury?
What characterizes a coup-contrecoup injury in focal brain injury?
Which of the following conditions is primarily associated with secondary brain injury mechanisms?
Which of the following conditions is primarily associated with secondary brain injury mechanisms?
Which area of the brain is least likely to be affected by Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)?
Which area of the brain is least likely to be affected by Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)?
What mechanism contributes to the breakdown of neurons in traumatic axonal injury?
What mechanism contributes to the breakdown of neurons in traumatic axonal injury?
Which risk group is most likely to experience traumatic brain injury due to external violence?
Which risk group is most likely to experience traumatic brain injury due to external violence?
What primary factor is responsible for elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in secondary brain injury?
What primary factor is responsible for elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in secondary brain injury?
Which type of traumatic brain injury is more commonly associated with military service members?
Which type of traumatic brain injury is more commonly associated with military service members?
What common long-term effect is more likely following a penetrating head injury compared to a closed head injury?
What common long-term effect is more likely following a penetrating head injury compared to a closed head injury?
What primarily distinguishes primary brain injuries from secondary brain injuries?
What primarily distinguishes primary brain injuries from secondary brain injuries?
Which group is NOT identified as being at increased risk for traumatic brain injury is mentioned?
Which group is NOT identified as being at increased risk for traumatic brain injury is mentioned?
Which condition is primarily linked to secondary brain injury mechanisms?
Which condition is primarily linked to secondary brain injury mechanisms?
What is the principal reason that a penetrating head injury might lead to a higher incidence of epilepsy?
What is the principal reason that a penetrating head injury might lead to a higher incidence of epilepsy?
Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for causing Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)?
Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for causing Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)?
Which area of the brain is least likely to exhibit damage in cases of Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)?
Which area of the brain is least likely to exhibit damage in cases of Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)?
Which scenario is least likely to result in a traumatic brain injury due to falls?
Which scenario is least likely to result in a traumatic brain injury due to falls?
What is the primary effect of edema in relation to secondary brain injuries?
What is the primary effect of edema in relation to secondary brain injuries?
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Primary brain injury
Primary brain injury
Initial damage to the brain tissue caused directly by the impact of a traumatic event.
Secondary brain injury
Secondary brain injury
Brain damage that develops after the initial injury, resulting from the body's response to the initial trauma.
Focal injury (brain)
Focal injury (brain)
Localized damage to the brain, often concentrated at the site of impact.
Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)
Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)
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Coup-Contrecoup Injury
Coup-Contrecoup Injury
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Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia
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Edema (brain swelling)
Edema (brain swelling)
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Mechanism of injury
Mechanism of injury
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What are primary brain injuries?
What are primary brain injuries?
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What are secondary brain injuries?
What are secondary brain injuries?
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Contusion
Contusion
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Laceration
Laceration
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Hematoma
Hematoma
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What is a primary brain injury?
What is a primary brain injury?
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What is a secondary brain injury?
What is a secondary brain injury?
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What is Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)?
What is Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)?
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What are the effects of elevated Inter-cranial Pressure (ICP)?
What are the effects of elevated Inter-cranial Pressure (ICP)?
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How do falls cause TBI?
How do falls cause TBI?
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Who are at increased risk for TBI?
Who are at increased risk for TBI?
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TBI and age
TBI and age
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How does brain swelling occur?
How does brain swelling occur?
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What is Hypoxemia?
What is Hypoxemia?
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Study Notes
Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Primary Injuries: Immediate damage caused by the force of impact
- Focal Injuries: Specific, localized damage
- Contusions (bruises)
- Lacerations (tears)
- Hematomas (blood clots): epidural, subdural, intracranial
- Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI): widespread damage to axons
- Blast injury
- Cranial nerve injury (damage to nerves controlling sensory and motor functions)
- Coup-Contrecoup Injury: Impact at one point causing damage at the opposite point due to the brain moving against the skull (focal injury).
- Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)/ Traumatic Axonal Injury (TAI): Shearing forces damage neurons; microscopic damage, minimal findings on scans; commonly affects:
- Parasagittal white matter of the cortex
- Corpus callosum
- Brainstem (pontine-mesencephalic junction, superior cerebellar peduncles)
- Wallerian-type axonal degeneration: breakdown due to shearing forces.
- Focal Injuries: Specific, localized damage
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Secondary Injuries: Damage arising from the initial injury’s aftermath
- Cellular Death: Caused by events following the initial injury: e.g., tissue damage.
- Hypoxemia: Lack of oxygenated blood flow to the brain.
- Hypotension: Low blood pressure.
- Ischemia: Reduced blood supply to the brain.
- Edema: Brain swelling.
- Hydrocephalus: Buildup of fluid in the brain.
- Elevated Intercranial Pressure (ICP): Increasing pressure inside the skull
- Cellular Death: Caused by events following the initial injury: e.g., tissue damage.
Causes of TBI
- Falls: Common in young and elderly
- Blunt Trauma: Injuries from objects; e.g., sports, being hit by an object, vehicle accidents, assaults.
- Vehicle-related injuries: Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), bicycles accidents.
- Assaults/Violence: Physical attacks including gunshot wounds, shaken baby syndrome.
- Explosions/Blasts: More common in service members.
- Penetrating Head Injuries: Injuries from objects that pierce the skull; more focal deficits. Potential for increased epilepsy risk.
Risk Factors for TBI
- Age: 75+ at highest risk for TBI related deaths and hospitalizations.
- Sociodemographic groups: Racial/ethnic minorities, service members/veterans, people experiencing homelessness, incarcerated populations, intimate partner violence survivors, rural residents.
Primary vs. Secondary Causes (Knowledge Check)
- Primary Cause: The initial insult causing immediate damage.
- Examples: Blunt force trauma, penetration, blast.
- Secondary Cause: Damage resulting from the body’s response to the primary injury.
- Examples: Hypoxia, edema, elevated intracranial pressure.
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