MRI scanning also detects evidence of all types and degrees of brain injury. Treatment Pressure in the brain due to swelling is very serious because the brain is contained within the hard shell of the skull and cannot expand beyond it. Too much pressure can crowd and damage critical structures, including those that govern breathing and heart rate. The ICP is connected to a monitor and evaluates pressure changes over time. It could involve craniotomy for removal of blood clots in the brain tissue or subdural or epidural spaces, bone fragments or foreign objects.
Medical management is used to reduce, to the greatest extent possible, the effects of head injury.
This supportive care may include medications, oxygen support, IV therapy and rehabilitation services. Once you have been stabilized, long-term rehabilitation is an important part of recovery. Your program will be tailored to your physical and emotional state and should reflect your background and interests. Family members can be extremely helpful in assisting with rehabilitation. Research Research in the U.S. continues on identifying the many cognitive and communication problems caused by brain trauma.