Podcast Week 9 Depression after a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) happen in our everyday life. TBI’s can happen as a result of a fall, injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident, sports injuries, and from injuries due to combat. Serious brain injuries are being detected early by specialized medical teams and neurosurgeons. After a patient is stabilized they can be moved to a trauma center. Depression is also associated with traumatic brain injuries. Some of the factors of depression stem from an individual not being able to conduct day-to-day living as they would have before the injury. 30 percent of people with TBI’s develop depression. Another associated problem is memory loss. A patient might not remember how the injury occurred or anything prior to the incident. Rehabilitation facilities are set up to provide efficient care to patients that suffer from this medical disorder. The more severe cases of TBI need to be treated by mechanical ventilation because the patient cannot breathe on their own. Fort Campbell, Kentucky has a traumatic brain Injury team that specializes in the care of soldiers that have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. With the amount of injured soldiers that are returning home, there is a whole battalion dedicated to assisting soldiers with various medical needs. The Warrior Transition Battalion is a stepping stool for soldiers that will aide in the transition process of being a rehabilitated wounded warrior into civilian life.
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