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294.1 Dementia Due to Head Trauma |
Dementia resulting from sudden mechanical injury (such as a blow to the head) to the brain varies according to the severity of the injury and the areas affected. It usually does not progress.
Diagnostic Criteria: Dementia Due to Other General Medical Conditions
Also: concussion, closed head injury, post-concussion syndrome, traumatic head injury, traumatic brain injury, TBI, CHI
Reprinted with permission from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Copyright 2000 American Psychiatric Association
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- The Color Purple VHS widescreen | DVD widescreen | DVD special edition Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg 1985
- Denton, Gail L. Brainlash - Maximize Your Recovery From Mild Brain Injury Paperback 1997
- Green, Betsy S. et al Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - A Therapy and Resource Manual (Neurogenic Communication Disorder Series) Paperback 1997
- Gronwall, D. M. A. et al Head Injury - The Facts - A Guide for Families and Care-Givers (Oxford Medical Publications) Paperback 1998
- Raskin, Sarah A. & Mateer, Catherine A. (Editor) Neuropsychological Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Hardcover)
- Regarding Henry DVD Harrison Ford, Annette Bening 1991
- Stoller, Diane, et al Coping With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Paperback 1998
- Varney, Nils R & Roberts, Richard J The Evaluation and Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Hardcover | Paperback 1999