PSY345H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, Nonverbal Communication
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What are some possible causes for acquired brain injury: stroke, aneurism, poison. What can be some causes of congenital brain injury: maldevelopment due to fetal alcohol disorder or crack. What are some causes of birth process brain injury: anoxia lack of o2, head breach (head comes out first), umbilical cord wraps around neck. What are some causes of degenerative brain injury: parkinson disease, huntington, alzheimer. What are some ways to prevent auto traumatic brain injuries: car seats/seat belt, good driving. What are some ways to prevent bike traumatic brain injuries: helmets. What are some ways to prevent work accident traumatic brain injuries: helmets, safety precautions. What are some ways to prevent sport traumatic brain injuries: helmets, less competition. What are some ways to prevent gun shot traumatic brain injuries: firearm control, safety precautions. What are the stages of treatment for brain injury in adults: emergency/intensive care, hospitalization, physio/occupational/speech therapy, community reintegration through group home or independent living.
