Question

Patients who have experienced even minor-appearing head injuries should be suspected of having a brain injury, especially if they:

Answer 1

Especially if they ARE TAKING BLOOD THINNING MEDICATIONS. Brain injury refers to any insult to the brain in form of external physical force which produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness. Serious damage to the brain might occur if the injury hindered blood flow to the brain or if the blood that flow to the brain is deplete of oxygen.