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A head injury can be as mild as a bump, bruise (contusion), or cut on the head. Or it can be a concussion, a deep cut or open wound, broken skull bones, internal bleeding, or damage to the brain. Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in children.
An acquired brain injury (often shortened to ABI) means that the injury to the brain has been ‘acquired’ or, rather, was not present at the child’s birth. It is the result of an illness or accident that has happened later.
A head injury can be as mild as a bump, bruise (contusion), or cut on the head. Or it can be a concussion, a deep cut or open wound, broken skull bones, internal bleeding, or damage to the brain. Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in children. Types of head injuries include:
Brain injuries cause a wide variety of symptoms resulting from damage to cells, blood vessels and nerves in the brain. Brain injury symptoms vary in occurrence and severity based on which part of the brain is affected and the extent of the damage.
Signs and symptoms. Images of the brain. TBI is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in children. Children with moderate to severe TBI may experience problems that persist for life. Of all child deaths due to injury, about 1 in 3 include TBI as a cause of death.
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A resource for families, teachers and anyone who would like to know more about acquired brain injury in children. What is acquired brain injury (ABI)? Read our introduction to acquired brain injury including its effects and causes.
