Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and Brain Injury Severity
See how the Glasgow Coma Scale measures consciousness and classifies brain injury severity, from mild to severe, using eye, verbal, and motor responses.
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Open Head Injury: When the Skull Is Penetrated and the Brain Is Exposed
Learn what happens in an open head injury, how doctors treat skull-penetrating trauma, and what recovery and rehabilitation involve.
Closed Head Injury: How the Brain Can Suffer Without a Skull Fracture
Learn how closed head injuries damage the brain without a skull fracture — causes, symptoms, treatment, and recovery steps.
What Causes a Brain Injury?
Brain injuries happen in two broad ways: from an outside force, and from something that happens inside the body. Here is a plain-language guide to the causes, who is most at risk, and how many are prevented.
Penetrating Brain Injury
Learn about penetrating brain injuries caused by gunshots, blasts, or sharp trauma. Causes, symptoms, treatment, complications, and recovery explained.
Types of Brain Injury
Brain injuries come in many forms, and the labels can be confusing at a frightening time. Here is a plain-language map of the main types, what the words mean, and where to read more about each.
What Is a Brain Injury?
A comprehensive guide to brain injuries — causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, recovery, and prevention. Learn how they affect life and how treatment helps.