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Staying Healthy After TBI MSKTC

To stay healthy, we all need to know the signs that tell us that something may be wrong. But TBI can make it hard to do this. For example, you may have a hard … See more

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Traumatic brain injury as a chronic health condition MSKTC

WEBArticle conceptualized traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a chronic health condition termed chronic brain injury (CBI) that can include escalating, deleterious effects on overall …

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

WEBAcute inpatient rehabilitation (rehab) is an intensive form of medical rehabilitation in which patients receive three or more hours per day of core therapies (physical therapy, …

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Areas at High Risk of Developing Pressure Sores MSKTC

WEBAuthorship. Areas where bones are close to the surface (called "bony prominences") and areas that are under the most pressure are at greatest risk for developing pressure …

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Recognizing and Treating Pressure Sores MSKTC

WEBStage 1 Photo: Click here to see Stage 1 photo. What to do: Stay off area and remove all pressure. Keep the area clean and dry. Eat adequate calories high in protein, vitamins …

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Family Caregiver Guide to Selecting Rehabilitation Programs for …

WEBBackground and Overview This factsheet is intended for use by family caregivers of persons with DoC. This may include family members, partners, friends, or other caregivers. A …

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Understanding a Burn Injury MSKTC

WEBA burn injury is damage to the layers of skin caused by exposure to the one of the below methods. Deeper burn injures may damage tissue (fat and muscle), or even bone. …

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Rocky Mountain Regional Brain Injury System MSKTC

WEBRocky Mountain Regional Brain Injury System (RMRBIS) is centered at Craig Hospital, which has rehabilitated over 4,200 traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients over the …

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Ways family members can help the injured person

WEBHow does brain injury affect family members? For most family members, life is not the same after TBI. We want you to know that you are not alone in what you are feeling. While …

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Nutrition and Spinal Cord Injury MSKTC

WEBWhat Is Nutrition? Nutrition is the way your body uses the six major nutrients needed for health and function. Water Fats Protein Vitamins Carbohydrates Minerals Why Is …

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Wound Care After Burn Injury

WEBThe skin and the burn wound should be washed gently with mild soap and rinsed well with tap water. Use a soft wash cloth or piece of gauze to gently remove old medications. A …

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Surgical and Reconstructive Treatment of Pressure Injuries

WEBStage 3 and 4 pressure injuries are wounds that most often need surgical and reconstructive treatment to promote healing. Stage 3 is a wound that extends from the …

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Aging With a Spinal Cord Injury MSKTC

WEBPeople with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are living longer. As a result, they may need to find ways to promote and maintain their health throughout their lives. For people with an …

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A Guide to Inpatient Rehabilitation Services for People With Spinal

WEBWhat You Need to Know Before Choosing an Inpatient Rehabilitation Center After a spinal cord injury (SCI), people need rehabilitation (rehab) to help them reach the highest level …

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Psychological Distress after Burn Injury MSKTC

WEBPsychological distress has been shown to affect the way the mind works (e.g., poor memory, short attention span) and the ways the body functions (e.g., immune system, …

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Sexuality & Sexual Functioning After SCI MSKTC

WEBSexual arousal is the body’s response to your desire for sex. This includes an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, and can include an increase in blood flow …

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The Value of Model Systems Research in the Policy-Making …

WEBThe policy-making process is a continuous cycle with three phases in which all decisions are subject to change (see Figure 2). Rehabilitation policies can take the form of laws, …

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Understanding and Improving Body Image After Burn Injury

WEBA burn injury, regardless of size, can change how the body looks and works. Burn injuries can also lead to experiencing body image distress for people with scars even if they are …

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Smoking and obstructive lung dysfunction in persons with chronic …

WEBStudy examined the relationship between measures of forced vital capacity and the risk for developing obstructive lung dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Lung …

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Developing Key Messages for Effective Communication

WEBEffective key messages are: Concise: Focus on three to five key messages per topic; write one to three sentences for each key message; should be read or spoken in 30 seconds …

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Personal Care Attendants and Spinal Cord Injury MSKTC

WEBA personal care attendant, or PCA, is someone paid to help you with some or all of your self-care and other activities that you need for daily living after spinal cord injury (SCI). …

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