Brain Injuries

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES Glossary of Terms “How do I understand my own medical records and what my doctors are telling me?” Medical terminology can be exceedingly complex and confusing.  To most people it’s a foreign language.  We see our clients understandably struggle to learn this language every day, so we thought to do something about that. While this is not a fully comprehensive list, here are over 200 medical terms and specialties associated with traumatic brain injury often found in medical literature and patient medical records.  We hope you find this helpful.  Should you have any questions about the content

Special thanks to Dr. Ron Browning, Dept. of Physiology, School of Medicine, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), for his contribution to, and review of, this information. Instructions: Click on the drug name for detailed information about that medication (e.g. description, dosage, side effects, warnings, etc.). Please note: The information on this site is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a health/medical condition or medication. Psychotherapeutics Agents Anti-Anxiety/Anti-Panic Agents benzodiazepines Valium (diazepam) Xanax (alprazolam) Ativan (lorazepam) Klonopin (clonazepam) Anti-Anxiety/Anti-Panic Agents miscellaneous Paxil (paroxetine) Zoloft (sertraline)

In serving our clients we work hard to stay abreast of emerging medical treatments and breakthroughs. We consider that a necessity and an absolute responsibility to those we represent.  We also follow and support outstanding injury-related associations and support groups.  Connecting our clients to the information, services, and resources offered by these organizations is an important part of what we do. We gladly share the following list to assist you and your family as you confront and overcome whatever may be your injury challenge.  We will be right there with you every step of the way. BRAIN INJURIES Associations &

Frequently Asked Questions Brain Injury What is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI)? There are three (3) broad classifications of brain injury: ​Mild; Moderate, and Severe. Each of these have their own medical definitions according to the symptoms associated with each. A patient with a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a person who has had a traumatically-induced physiological disruption of brain function, as manifested by at least one of the following: Any period of loss of consciousness; Any loss of memory for events immediately before or after the accident; Any alteration in mental state at the time of the accident