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Chapter 12.Traumatic Brain Injury

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https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9781615372423.sy12

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Defining TBI | Epidemiology | Neuropathophysiology of TBI | Evaluation of Persons With TBI | Mild TBI | Management of Neuropsychiatric Sequelae | Conclusion | References

Excerpt

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex category of clinical conditions defined by a functionally significant alteration of brain function and/or structure resulting from the application of external physical force (including acceleration/deceleration and/or blast forces). TBI occurs along a continuum of injury severity and can produce a broad range of neuropsychiatric disturbances of variable duration. The heterogeneity and complexity of both TBI and its sequelae present challenges in clinical care, research, public policy, and medicolegal proceedings.

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