Electrocution injuries can occur when a person has contact with a low or high-voltage electrical charge. They can happen anywhere there is electricity. The injuries from this type of accident can be mild, but in many cases, they are life-threatening. Burns Electrical...
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Signs of medical malpractice
Medical malpractice and mistakes can harm or injure patients. Understanding the signs of medical malpractice is important for ensuring that individuals receive proper care. Delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis Medical mistakes cause significant death every year, 250,000...
5 potential long-term illnesses resulting from a TBI
Motor vehicle accidents can lead to a variety of injuries. One of the most severe and life-altering consequences is a traumatic brain injury. Beyond the immediate impact, TBIs can trigger long-term illnesses that persist for an extended duration. 1. Cognitive...
What are some signs of a serious spinal cord injury?
The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system, responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body. When this area faces an injury, the consequences can be severe and life-altering. Recognizing the signs of a serious spinal...
What are some hard-to-detect signs of a TBI?
After a serious crash, fall or other catastrophic injury, you may assume you do not need any additional medical help since you do not feel seriously in pain. The days and hours after this incident can reveal a different story. Learning more about the signs of a...
Understanding different types of spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries often lead to permanent and significant changes in a person's life. If you or a loved one experienced such an injury after an accident, you likely feel uncertain and overwhelmed. Learning more about the terminology used when discussing spinal cord...
What are the stages of burn injury?
Burn injuries are severe problems that can affect a person's health in both the short and long term. Regardless of the severity of the injury, it is important for the victim to get immediate and appropriate treatment. To understand the treatment needed, it is...
Can your personality change after a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury can leave you battling numerous repercussions that require ongoing treatment. You may feel and behave differently as a result of the trauma. Feeling foreign in your own body may trigger anxiety and feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness....
What are the degrees of burn severity?
Burn injuries fall into three separate categories based on their severity. These three categories include first, second and third-degree. It is important to understand the differences between these severities, as it may determine how to treat a burn in the future....
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Should one in Austin receive news that a family member or close friend suffered a catastrophic accident yet survived, such news is typically welcome. Yet the relief at their survival is often offset by the fact that they sustained a serious injury (such as a traumatic...