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A concussion is, indeed, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Understanding the nature of concussions and their classification as TBIs is important for both victims and those supporting them. This knowledge can guide appropriate medical treatment and legal action,...
Anesthesia has arguably done more to transform modern medicine than anything else – including penicillin. Anesthesia enables countless surgeries and procedures to take place that people couldn’t otherwise endure. However, the administration of anesthesia is a...
Head injuries cover a broad spectrum of medical issues. Someone could experience a headache, migraine, bruise or cut on their head, which is frequently easily treatable. However, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to life-long difficulties for victims. There are...
It’s well-known that the aviation industry is safer than driving, and this is true. Plane crashes are relatively uncommon, especially among large aircraft. Statistically speaking, it is much more dangerous to drive your car during your daily commute than it is to take...
Surgical procedures are perhaps the most invasive type of medical care available. A highly-trained professional intentionally cuts someone's body to repair damage or remove something that shouldn't be there. Surgery often requires either general or localized...
Runway incursions are incidents where unauthorized aircraft, vehicles or people are on an active runway. These incidents are an undeniably hazardous reality. Understanding the common reasons why incursions occur is important for preventing them, better ensuring the...
There are, of course, examples of catastrophic airliner accidents leading to numerous injuries and fatalities. Commercial planes do sometimes go down or get into accidents on the runway. But overall, these types of accidents are relatively rare. It is much more likely...
A speedy and accurate diagnosis is one of the most critical elements of medical treatment. In some cases, the timing of just a few days when it comes to diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death. Doctors and medical facilities are well aware of this...
Plenty of people have gone away dissatisfied after having medical treatment. Yet only a percentage of them will have been able to file a medical malpractice claim if they wished. To bring a medical malpractice claim, you will need to show that the following four...
When an Illinois resident suffers a severe traumatic brain injury, recovery is a long, slow process. Severe TBI victims always have an initial period of unconsciousness, where they cannot interact with their environment, with their condition also affecting loved ones...