Posts tagged head injury

• Subdural Hematoma - Important And Concise Information

  Bob Carroll | October 24, 2005 7:21 AM | 0 CommentsPinellas, FL Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  Subdural hematoma is frequently the result of a traumatic head injury. A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of the brain. It lies beneath the outer covering (the dura) of the brain and the brain’s surface. Use safety equipment and safety precautions at work and play to minimize the risk of a head injury. A subdural hematoma, frequently the result of a traumatic head...

• Minor School Bus Accident = Head Injury

  Bob Carroll | October 15, 2005 5:09 AM | 0 CommentsPinellas, FL Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  Taking the big, yellow bus to school has long been touted as the best way to keep our children safe. But is it? When a minor school bus accident results in a head injury the debate over the need for seat belts on school buses is on again. Taking the big, yellow bus to school has long been touted as the best way to keep our children safe. But is it? Read the well-researched article at...

• Blogger's Journal Is His Memory

  Bob Carroll | October 06, 2005 6:36 AM | 1 CommentPinellas, FL Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  Due to my brain injury I have partial memory loss and have been investigating who I was and what I did. Because I often can't remember yesterday this journal serves as my memory. I have decided to share my life with the world and hope to find kindred spirits. Despite being disabled I spend my time helping others in need. Bob Westbrook's Blog is just as straightforward as his explanation for...

• Repeal Of The Motorcycle Helmet Law - Now The Head Hits The Road

  Bob Carroll | October 05, 2005 11:17 PM | 3 CommentsPinellas, FL Category: Motorcycle Accidents
  

  A report by the National Highway Traffic Administration entitled Evaluation of the Repeal of the All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Law in Florida shows what happens when unprotected heads hit the road. The report "reviews the crash reports after the repeal of the mandatory motorcycle helmet law [and] it indicates that motorcycle fatalities have increased 81% when comparing 2001-2003 fatalities...

• The More Subtle Consequences Of A Head Injury

  Bob Carroll | September 19, 2005 10:13 AM | 0 CommentsPinellas, FL Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  From England comes the results of a study of long term consequences of traumatic brain injuries from the perspective of the victims themselves.“Head injury leads to a wide range of emotional, social, cognitive and physical difficulties, with primary care teams and various speciality services providing support and care to those who have returned to a home environment. Whilst most areas of...