Acquired Brain Injury

What is an acquired brain injury?

 

An acquired brain injury is any damage to the brain caused by ‘major trauma‘ that occurs after birth.

 

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) occurs within the following two categories:

1. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

examples of TBI include:

•      Falls/Trips
•      Road traffic accidents
•      Sporting head injuries
•      Concussion
•      Assault

2. Non-Traumatic Brain Injury (NTBI)

examples of NTBI include:

•      Brain Haemorrhage
•      Brain Tumour
•      Encephalitis
•      Meningitis
•      Cardiac Arrest
•      Poisoning/Sepsis

The severity of TBI and NTBI are categorised as

– Mild
– Moderate
– Severe

 

However, the severity of the brain injury, does not always reflect the level of impairment.   In other words, a person with a mild head injury may have significant on-going impairments.

Each case in unique to the individual and therefore it is important to establish the cognitive and behavioural deficits, (if any) resulting from TBI and NTBI.

 

Neuropsychological assessment is foremost in establishing the cognitive and behavioural outcomes following trauma.

Neuropsychology Ireland is dedicated to an accurate and holistic Neuropsychological assessment particular to each client following TBI and NTBI.