The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that, currently, at least 5.3 million Americans have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a traumatic brain injury. According to one study, approximately 40% of those…
The reportedly leading causes of traumatic brain injury are, as follows: a. Falls (28%); b. Motor vehicle accidents or traffic-related crashes (20%);c. Person struck by/against (19%); and d. Assaults (11%). Blasts are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries for active duty military personnel in…
A traumatic brain injury (or, “TBI”) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a traumatic brain injury. The severity of…
Males are approximately 1.5 times more likely than females to sustain a traumatic brain injury. Studes have shown that the two age groups at highest risk for traumatic brain injury are 0 to 4 year olds and 15 to 19 year olds. Certain military duties…
An independent double-check of a high-alert medication is a procedure in which two clinicians separately check (alone and apart from each other, then compare results) each component of prescribing, dispensing, and verifying the high-alert medication before administering it to the patient. While technological solutions such…
While some signs of nursing home abuse are more obvious, some of the common signs of Kentucky nursing home abuse may be less obvious. It is important to be aware of these signs in order to protect your loved one. If your loved one has…