A crushed chest can cause a hypoxic brain injury, meaning there was a disruption in the oxygen available to the brain. This is a type of acquired brain injury, also known as ABI. When an injured person loses the ability to breathe, their body can no longer supply oxygenated blood to vital organs such as… Read More
Can Arteriovenous Malformation Cause Acquired Brain Injury?
An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangle of abnormal blood vessels. Usually present at birth, an arteriovenous malformation can occur anywhere in the body. When they occur in the brain or brain stem, the ramifications of a rupture and hemorrhage could include an arteriovenous malformation acquired brain injury (ABI). When an AVM ruptures, the bleed… Read More
Artery Impingement Acquired Brain Injury
If you or a loved one suffered an artery impingement that led to an acquired brain injury, our attorneys at Newsome | Melton can help. When arteries suffer damage, they can no longer carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain. As a result, the brain cannot function properly. Within minutes, neural cells begin to die, and… Read More
Seizure Disorders Acquired Brain Injury
Seizure disorders can cause acquired brain injury (ABI). There is a close correlation between seizure disorders and traumatic brain injury or other brain disorders. Disorders such as epilepsy can cause neural damage, placing a person at high risk for traumatic brain injury. A person who experiences an epileptic seizure could fall or suffer from a… Read More
Brain Injury Sub-Types
There are two sub-types of brain injury: open and closed. Both can be devastating and leave the victim suffering significant impairments. In general, the brain injury from an open wound tends to be more localized than the diffuse injury often associated with a closed-head injury. Open Traumatic Brain Injuries Open traumatic brain injuries occur when… Read More
Brain Injury Levels
There are three levels of brain injury, classified based on severity. These levels include: Mild Moderate Severe Doctors use a special scale called the Glasgow Coma Scale to determine the severity and level of brain injury a patient suffers. This scale requires doctors to evaluate the patient’s response to certain stimuli. Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries… Read More