(Daily Nurse) – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common occurrence that both healthcare professionals and laypeople should be aware of. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there were 69,000 deaths related to TBI in 2021, which amounts to approximately 190 deaths per day.
Awareness is where it all begins with TBI. This includes but is not limited to the common causes of TBI, what the experience is like for patients and their loved ones, and what nurses need to know to intervene effectively in patients’ often arduous recovery process. CONTINUE