Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

This ERABI guidebook chapter covers ABI clinical presentation in the acute phase of injury, including intracranial hypertension and coma/disorders of consciousness. The chapter also covers relevant clinical assessments like the Glasgow Coma Scale and outcome measures.

Includes a detailed review of the literature.

The KITE research Institute, UHN

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Jordan Vanderende MD, Jessica Trier MD FRCPC, Pavlina Faltynek MSc, Robert Teasell MD FRCPC

Includes a review of the literature on the topic of seizures.

Information on prevalence, risk factors, clinical features, assessment, diagnosis and interventions for seizures after ABI. It also includes a clinical algorithm.

The KITE research Institute, UHN

Pavlina Faltynek MSc, Paul Phares MSc MD (c), Amber Harnett MSc, Robert Teasell MD FRCPC

Includes a review of the literature.

Includes a review of the literature.

Information on the prevalence, risk factors, clinical features, assessment, diagnosis and interventions for heterotopic ossification after ABI.

Information on the prevalence, risk factors, clinical features, assessment, diagnosis and interventions for venous thromboembolism after ABI.

The KITE research Institute, UHN

The KITE research Institute, UHN

The KITE research Institute, UHN

Includes a review of the literature.

Information on the prevalence, risk factors, clinical features, assessment, diagnosis and interventions for neuroendocrine disorders after ABI.

Includes a review of the literature related to neuropharmacological interventions post-ABI.