Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious type of physical injury that involves a sudden, violent blow or penetrating force that causes the brain to collide with the inside of the boney skull. The severity of TBI may range from "mild" with temporary confusion or concussion to "severe" with extended unconsciousness, amnesia, permanent brain damage, loss of body functions, or death. Often, TBI has no external sign; hence, it is called "the invisible injury" and occurs often in car crashes, falls, sports and in military battlefields. mTBI is often missed and goes untreated.
- Being dazed, confused, or seeing "stars"
- Loss of consciousness or memory
- Poor ability to focus and concentrate
- Slower thinking
- Headaches, dizziness, seizures
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue and pain
- Irritability and physical aggression
- Impulsive and disruptive behavior
- Loss of sight, balance, or motor coordination
- Depression or personality changes
- Impaired judgment
- Denial of injury
Anyone who has had a blow to the head from a recent car crash, fall, sports injury, military combat or physical assault should be screened for mTBI. The Community Medical Foundation for Patient Safety, a nonprofit, 501(3)(c) research organization in partnership with Red Oak Instruments, uses the SKG™ system* to detect and screen for mTBI (concussion).
In June, 2010, Community Medical Foundation for Patient Safety established the Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Center to become the first research organization to offer a new noninvasive, rapid screening test to detect mTBI objectively. This screening test involves the use of a new, FDA-approved medical device, the SKG™ system. This new test, based on measurement of physical functionality, will rapidly help determine if you suffer from mTBI or not. It will also show how well you are recovering and the best time for you to go back to your normal activities.
Screening tests for mTBI are scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Foundation's Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Center. Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by parents. Parking is free, and medical referrals are available.
- Schedule an appointment at your convenience
- Complete a short health questionnaire and sign a consent form
- Perform a 5-minute hand functionality test that is noninvasive and painless
- Entire appointment takes approximately 15-20 minutes
- Test results within 24 hrs
- Referral to a medical doctor for further evaluation and treatment is available
- Complete mTBI screening test with printed report and consultation provided
- Special patriotic price for US vets and active military personnel
Dr. Matthew Mireles
THE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SCREENING CENTER
6300 West Loop South, Suite 288
Bellaire, Texas 77401
832-778-7777
mail@comofcom.com
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Brain Injury Association of Texas
http://www.biatx.org/
Red Oak Instruments, Inc.
http://www.redoakinstruments.com/
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/hhsc_projects/abj/Council.shtml
Work Wright, Inc.
http://www.workwright.net/