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What is a potential outcome for 90% of individuals with severe diffuse axonal injury?
What is a potential outcome for 90% of individuals with severe diffuse axonal injury?
- Recover fully within a few weeks
- Remain in a vegetative state (correct)
- Develop mild headaches
- Experience temporary memory loss
When can widespread axonal damage occur after an initial Traumatic brain injury?
When can widespread axonal damage occur after an initial Traumatic brain injury?
- 1-2 hours
- 24-48 hours
- 12-24 hours (correct)
- 3-6 hours
What is the result of widespread axonal damage in the brain?
What is the result of widespread axonal damage in the brain?
- Localized cerebral shrinkage
- Increased blood flow to the brain
- Global cerebral edema and IICP (correct)
- Decreased intracranial pressure
