Neurological

Management of brain conditions and disorders.

Neurological Case Management | Traumatic / Acquired Brain Injury (TBI, ABI) | Seizures and Epilepsy | Stroke and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) | Dementia and Delirium

Traumatic / Acquired Brain Injury (TBI, ABI) Heading link

Traumatic or acquired brain injury (TBI or ABI) is sudden damage to the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Common causes include car or motorcycle crashes, falls, sports injuries, and assaults. Injuries can range from mild concussions to severe permanent brain damage.

Webinar: Acquired Brain Injury presented by UIC CON on 2/18/2021

Recorded webinar (MP4)
Slides (PDF)

 

Seizures and Epilepsy Heading link

A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness. If an individual has two or more seizures or a tendency to have recurrent seizures, they have epilepsy.

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Heading link

A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident, occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures).

Dementia and Delirium Heading link

Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. Delirium is an abrupt change in the brain that causes mental confusion and emotional disruption. Dementia and delirium can be caused by many different diseases and conditions.

Parkinson's Disease Heading link