Brain Trauma Foundation

The Brain Trauma Foundation (pronunciation: brān trau·ma foun·da·tion) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the outcomes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) through the development of best practice guidelines, conducting clinical research, and educating medical professionals.

Etymology

The term "Brain Trauma Foundation" is derived from the English words "brain", "trauma", and "foundation". "Brain" comes from the Old English brægen, which means the organ of the body in the head that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts. "Trauma" is derived from the Greek word traûma, meaning wound. "Foundation" comes from the Latin fundatio, which means the act of founding.

History

The Brain Trauma Foundation was established in 1986 with the aim of improving the quality of care for patients with traumatic brain injuries. The foundation has been instrumental in developing and promoting the use of evidence-based guidelines for the management of traumatic brain injuries.

Related Terms

Traumatic Brain Injury: An injury to the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head.
Concussion: A type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull.
Coma: A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.
Neurology: The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Neurosurgery: The surgical specialty involved in the treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

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