PSYC31H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Sleep Deprivation, Peripheral Nervous System, Grey Matter
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Peak years for tbi are in the 15-24 year range. 65+ and younger than 5 are the next riskiest groups. Males are more likely to sustain tbi than females (except in the 65+ and 5 and under groups) The severity of a tbi is measured by: length of posttraumatic amnesia (pta, depth of unconsciousness, usually measured after resuscitation. Glasgow coma scale (gcs), 3 being the worst and 15 being the best: the length of unconsciousness and/or presence of neurological signs. : occurs when an object penetrates the skull and exposes the brain to the elements. Rate of death is higher with an open head injuries. Neuropsychological difficulties are usually linked to the site of the lesion. Patients also tend to show the effects of general diffuse brain impairment difficulties with concentration, attention, memory, and overall mental slowing. Time is a crucial factor sooner the treatment is begun, the greater the chance of survival.
