Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury Pamela S. Long, RN University of Phoenix BSN.06-05.BSN183C-NUR425 June 24, 2003 Brain Trauma Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for people ages 1-34. Head injuries are among the most frequent and serious causes of neurological impairment or death for adolescents and young adults, ages 15 to 24, and the elderly, 65 years and older (CDC, 2003). Approximately 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually in the United …

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