Contusion - traumatic brain injury explained

A brain contusion is a bruise of the brain’s surface which damages the brain tissue. A contusion can lead to all sorts of symptoms and have various different ways of being treated. In this video we cover what a contusion is, how it's diagnosed, some treatment options and what to expect during recovery.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - What is a contusion?
01:00 - Key clinical symptoms
01:40 - Who is at risk?
02:26 - How do we diagnose them?
03:05 - How are they treated?
04:45 - What are the complications?
05:05 - What are the long-term effects?
05:50 - How can you avoid them?
06:46 - Take home messages
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[Brainbook]

Do you know anyone who suffered from a brain contusion?

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Any injury that puts pressure on an area repetitively can cause a contusion. Falls, blows sustained during fights or from falling objects, and car accidents may also cause bruises👍

[RussCobleigh]

after my work accident, i did not get a ct scan for six months and was turned down by neurologists four times

[neurobot]

This may stop me from playing sports entirely....

[brownshugga]

Yes I fell at least 50ft headfirst and cracked my skull open I had blood transfusion through blood loss they operated and had to have another operation as I had brain fluid leaking from my ears and noes I was left in a coma I was lucky because if I had been any older than 5 I would have died but I did die 3 times. I suffered brain damage and was in hospital for 6 weeks they asked me at 8 Yr old to have a mental plate in the front of my head because there is no bone there im now 39 I have a worst form of fibromyalgia and a few years ago I am suffering from a bilateral frontal lobe gliosis I would like to get research done so they can learn from me I went to pinderfields hospital in or near Sheffield I hope I helped anyone about my injury

[nemcaz]

1:53 that stock footage is... interesting hahaha

[jamesheath]

A very interesting and informative video.

[woloabel]

(On Monday of May 1, 2023). ON the Matter of "Contusion-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Explained" by Brainbook et al and Neurotrauma Overall Topic: 1) Bruise in the Brain or TBI which leads to Increased Intracranial Pressure, the Primary Symptom Management concern. This is Straight pathology of Physical Trauma (Accidental Trauma). 2) Risk Factors (RFx): 1) Repeated Exposure to Head Injury (i.e. Abusive People Reliance, Sports players with High Impact); 2) Alcoholics; 3) Advanced Age (Geriatric RF); 4) Senility, Stupor or Mental Disability (MD); 3) Signs And Symptoms (SSx): 1) Headache; 2) Vertigo/Lightheadedness; 3) Syncope; 4) Confusion; 5) Drowsiness; 6) Amnesia (Long-Term Memory Loss); 7) Balance Issues; 8) Agitation or Emotional Changes or Personality; 4) Diagnosis (Dx): 1) a) History; and b) Physical Examination (Px) for a Presumptive Diagnosis; 2) Confirmation via Computed Tomography (CT) Radiology and Imaging therein; And/or Alternative Modality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a More Expensive and Time-Consuming Procedure Relatively Speaking; 5) Treatment (Tx): 1) Admission to ICU or Hospital Ward for Observation; a) If Severe TBI, it warrants Admission for Therapy and/or Observation of Most Possible Complication ICP (Management and Observation); 2) Surgery for Craniotomy for Alleviation of Swelling and Inflammation (Decompressive Craniectomy); 3) Corticosteroids Anti-Inflammatory Therapy (Dexamethasone); a) Anti-Seizure Pharmacotherapeutics (Phenytoin, Clavulanic Acid, Et al) Prophylaxis or Therapy; b) 4) Intracranial Pressure Monitors; 6) Complications (Cx): 1) Seizures; 2) Altered State of Consciousness; 3) Mood and/or Behavioral Changes; 4) Concentration Difficulty (Cognition Changes); 7) Prophylaxis (Prx): 1) Use Safety Appliances (Seat Belts, Helmets, and other Profective Gear); 2) Abstain From Self-Medication and/or Alcohol Use; 3) Geriatric Precaution For Fall Protections (Anti-Slip Mats, Rails, Good Lighting, etcera); 4) Pediatric/Obstetric Precautions: 1) Safety Locks for Children; 2) Impoverish Births with SIDS Risk Factors Awareness; 3) Improve Policy (Pox): a) Governmental Administrative Propaganda of Prevention (Control Epidemiology); b) Better Economics and c) Assured Healthcare to All notwithstanding Political Status; d) Sic Semper Tyrannis Ueberall; Goodness, my First TBI and Hypersaline Application as there was not CT or Monitoring Gadgets. Total Success as the Mass Effect and Recovering was Swift and Effective. Unfortunately, Warriors die in Battle. MDx, es geht sehr gut zu vermehren die Gesundheit aber wir muss Erster versicheren die Vernichtung Der Armut und Der Reichtum der GMOs. Heil!

[ПопковИван-ые]

Hello, Alex'! Very informative video. Could you please explain the use of dexamethasone for TBI. Thank you.

[SHUBH_RJ]

Nice video dear ❤️❤️
Love from India ( Rajasthan) 🙏

[David-oovh]

I had a complex depressed skull fracture associated with a dural laceration and subdural hematoma and frontal contusion a year ago in a car accident.

[haleybryan]

I was told to take blood thinners... they said it would help??

[dorito]

Could you do a video about induced coma, when and why it's helpful for the brain?

[paradime]

I've had a couple of subdural hematomas due to tearing of bridging veins ( I have NPH ). What is the difference between this and a brain contusion. ?
Thank you for such an informative series
Peter

[Camboo]

Intresting, I was taught that steroids where a myth and actully increase mortality without decreasing ICP. I am guessing there is a difference in outcomes after a CT is done?

[bkram]

I was a patient in Apollo. Due to this damage of this

[ranjeetsurana]

Hi.. i am from India, i wanted to ask u about your videos.. can i make it in hindi language as your videos are very helpful for us and should be spread in common language here too, please let me know. Thanks

[saisantosh]

Can chronic contusions is dangerous.please any one reply

[angeliquemarquez]

I ran into the weight set in our garage cuz I was on my phone not paying attention so hey PAY ATTENTION GUYS don’t be like my dumbass 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣😮‍💨

[Ashleenewcomer-us]

Stop lying to people and say people are insane and have mental health with head injuries