• Who Suffers From TBI?
• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of TBI?
• What Are the Causes of and Risk Factors for TBI
• What Medical Care Should a TBI Patient Receive?
• How Does a TBI Affect Consciousness?
• What Immediate Post-Injury Complications Can Occur?
• What Disabilities Can Result From a TBI?
• Are There Other Long-Term Problems Associated With a TBI?
• What Kinds of Rehabilitation Should a TBI Patient Receive?
• How Can TBI be Prevented?

How Can TBI be Prevented?

Unlike most neurological disorders, head injuries can be prevented. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued the following safety tips for reducing the risk of suffering a TBI.

• Wear a seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a car.
• Buckle your child into a child safety seat, booster seat, or seatbelt (depending on the child's age) every time the child rides in a car.
• Wear a helmet and make sure your children wear helmets when
  • riding a bike or motorcycle;
  • playing a contact sport such as football or ice hockey;
  • using in-line skates or riding a skateboard;
  • batting and running bases in baseball or softball;
  • riding a horse;
  • skiing or snowboarding.
• Keep firearms and bullets stored in a locked cabinet when not in use.
• Avoid falls by
  • using a step-stool with a grab bar to reach objects on high shelves;
  • installing handrails on stairways;
  • installing window guards to keep young children from falling out of open windows;
  • using safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs when young children are around.
• Make sure the surface on your child's playground is made of shock-absorbing material (e.g., hardwood mulch, sand).