河南大学外科学颅脑损伤.pptVIP

Definition of TBI An insult to the brain, not of degenerative or congenital nature caused by an external physical force that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, which results in an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning. Incidence Rates Currently 5.3 million Americans are living with a disability as a result of TBI (about 2% of US population) 1.5 million Americans sustain a TBI each year More than 50,000 people die each year from TBI (22% of people with TBI) 80,000 America