The vast majority of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are mild, commonly referred to as concussions. Other TBIs may be severe. If untreated, a severe TBI could cause complications, permanent damage, or even death.
In this video, learn the signs that you should seek emergency medical care for a TBI, according to Steven Flanagan, MD, Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone Health.
Dr. Flanagan is the chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone Health. He specializes in brain injury rehabilitation.
References
Georges, A., et al. (2023). Traumatic brain injury. StatPearls.
MedlinePlus. (2020). Traumatic brain injury.
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