MIDTERMS: TBI Flashcards
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What is TBI?
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An alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force, such as direct impact, rapid acceleration or deceleration, or blast waves.
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What are common causes of TBI?
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Falls, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), and assaults.
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