Nursing Notes
How Can YOU Help the Brain Injury Movement?
Many times we are asked how someone can help to support the various policies about Traumatic Brain Injury. There is a great resource for anyone interested in becoming an advocate for those with TBI’s at the following site, www.grasshopr.com. Also raising
detailsWhat’s the True Cost of a Brain Injury?
• Average hospital-based acute rehab is about $8,000 per day
• Range for post-acute residential is about $850 to $2,500 per day
• Day treatment programs (e.g., 4 hours of therapy) are about $600 to $1,000 with no room/board
• According
Brain Injury Facts
Incidence of brain injury
• 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention, the leading causes of TBI are:
o Falls (35.2%)
o Motor vehicle-traffic crashes (17.3%)
o
What Are You Going to Do to Spread the Word?
A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone – brain injuries do not discriminate. Did you know that 1.7 million people will sustain a brain injury each year? An injury that happens in an instant can bring a lifetime of
detailsBrain Injury Awareness Month
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and their network of state affiliates, including self-advocates, families and volunteers across the nation, will mark Brain Injury Awareness Month this March. A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone
details7 Weird But True Facts About the Human Brain
This is a great article from Rich Maloof on MSN Health about the human brain!
Intellectual curiosity is one of humankind’s most admirable traits. We’re fascinated by what we don’t fully understand. Were this not true, we’d have no
How Does a TBI Affect the Young?
Children who sustain a traumatic brain injury at a younger age have different results as they heal than those who are older. At Dobson we are able to provide services to children as they recover at home from a traumatic brain
detailsSugar, not just salt, linked to high blood pressure
Interesting study on the true affects of sugar on your diet. Check it out
detailsUsing Technology to Help Treat Brain Injuries
The New York Times had a great article about advances in treatment of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries today. The number of American Soliders with TBI’s is only going to increase and new breakthroughs in care are a wonderful thing to
detailsNational Nurses Week 2011
Have you thanked a nurse today? May 6th is the beginning of a very important week in health care…National Nurses Week. For all of the unsung heroes in healthcare my hat goes off to you.
The media is quick to relay
Acupressure for TBI Care
Complementary medical treatments for TBI’s?
A recent study out of the University of Colorado, Boulder indicates that an ancient form of “complementary” medicine MAY be effective in helping treat people with a mild traumatic brain injury, “TBI”. The treatment known as
2011 Brain Injury Awareness Month – Sports Concussions
A Concussion is a Brain Injury
What is a Concussion?
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head. The injury can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way
TBI Tidbit of the Month – February 2011
“YOU NEED TO FIND A CASE MANAGER”, says the nurse, social worker or discharge planner. As reality begins to “hit you between the eyes” following the brain injury of a loved one, many terms will be “thrown at you” and often you,
detailsGo Red For Women
Women and hearts; we draw them as we daydream of young love, they are broken, we are accused of making our decisions with our hearts and we invest every ounce our hearts can give into those that we love. Yet how
detailsTBI Tidbit of the Month – January 2011
First things first…Important to remember…
A person with a brain injury is a person first
No two brain injuries are exactly the same
The effects of any brain injury are complex and vary greatly with each person
The effects of any brain
TBI Tidbit of the Month – December
As stated in the November TBI tip, traumatic brain injuries can be mild, moderate or severe. Before you can understand the classification of a brain injury, it is important to understand the “rating” system called the Glasgow Coma Scale, otherwise referred
detailsProtecting Yourself From RSV
Well folks, it’s that time of year again… I’m not referring to the holidays but cold and flu season. As you listen to the media, you will hear all about H1N1 virus, the bird flu or even mad cow disease but
detailsTBI Tidbit of the Month – November
Hi!
My name is Darling Warner and I am an LPN and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Nearly 10 years ago, I took a leap of faith and changed my “comfort zone” nursing career from a quiet, stable office nurse and took on
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