The Glasgow Coma Scale, also known as GCS, is a numbered system used by medical professionals and doctors in order to determine the level of consciousness of patients who have suffered a head injury or traumatic brain injury. The scale, which goes from three to 15, is often used by emergency responders, EMS, doctors, nurses,…
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Common misconceptions about traumatic brain injuries (TBI) continue discouraging people from seeking appropriate medical care after car and truck crashes, falls and medical errors.
The leading causes of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries are falls and motor vehicle crashes—especially when a car or truck strikes a pedestrian, motorcycle rider or bicyclist.
What’s the difference between a bump on the head and a concussion? In many cases, it can be difficult to know the whether you have suffered a serious head injury that requires medical attention or whether you just hit your head and don’t need to see a doctor. To help you discern if you should…