Head injury is a broad

classification that includes

injury to the scalp, skull or brain.
It is a common cause of death
trauma in the united states
Traumatic brain injury is the
most serious form of brain
injury. The most common causes
of traumatic brain injury are
motor vehicle crashes, violence
and falls.
 Pathophysiology

Research suggests that not all brain damage

occurs at the moment of impact.
An injured brain is different from other injured
body areas due to its unique characteristics. It
resides within the skull, which is a rigid closed
compartment.
 Brain suffers
traumatic injury

Brain swelling of
bleeding increase
intracranial pressure
volume

Rigid cranium allows

no room for expansion
of contents so
intracranial pressure
increases
Pressure on blood
vessels within the brain
causes blood flow to the
brain to slow
Pressure on blood vessels
within the brain causes
blood flow to the brain to
slow

Cerebral hypoxia and ischemia

occur

Intracranial pressure continues to

rise. Brain may herniated.

Pressure on blood
Neurologic manifestations:

Neurologic impairment
Brief loss of consciousness
Temporary disorientation
Blurred vision
Temporary Amnesia
Shallow respiration
 Neurologic complication
watch for the sign of increase ICP.

Watch for signs of ICP

Preventions:
-Hear Potential Head gear
- Seat belt
Don’t drive when drank