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Have you ever had a brain injury patient recently in the last six months?

I want to become a neuropsychologist and I am majoring in Biology.

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Sherri’s Answer

I can answer from a nurses view point. I am an Emergency room/Trauma nurse working in a level one trauma center. I have seen multiple accident victims who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Patients may present to the emergency room with head injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, (frequently motorcycle accidents), gunshot wounds, sports injuries, assaults, and falls. As soon as the patient arrives to the trauma bay, we do an across the room assessment to determine the level of consciousness (GCS) and a quick assessment of their airway and oxygen status. In most cases, the trauma patient will have been intubated in the field by the paramedics or will need an advanced airway such as an endotracheal tube upon arrival to the ER. Once a primary and seconday assessment has been completed by the ER physician and the Trauma surgeon, the patient is immediately taken for a CT scan (non-contrast CT). This is the first diagnostic tool of choice and will help determine the course of treatment.
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Monica’s Answer

I Erica. I have never had a brain injury. However I do have migraines and vertigo, if you’re interested in that,

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Tammy’s Answer

I have seen several patients with brain injuries which are typically referred to as Traumatic Brain Injuries ( it is usually abbreviated as TBI). These can range from patients with concussions from sports related injuries, falls, or motor vehicle accidents, work related injuries such as being struck by a log while working in the woods or a patient who has had a stroke with a neurological deficit (loss of ability to find the proper words, speak, swallow, or one sided weakness or paralysis, etc.). A neuropsychologist can work with a variety of patients include the above listed as well as patients who may have forms of dementia (progressive loss of memory). A solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, especially neurology, pathophysiology of neurological disorders, psychiatry and psychiatric disorders will be imperative to learn overtime.
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Jennifer’s Answer

Radiation oncology does not see patients with traumatic brain injuries but tumor-related diseases.
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Thank you comment icon Hi Alexandra ~ I am new to CareerVillage and still am learning to navigate. The question was not relevant to my profession; however, I did receive a notification. I am thinking the tag "healthcare" might be the reason why I received a notification. thank you. Jennifer Ma
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