Treatment of brain injuries varies greatly. Some TBIs require a proactive approach. Victims need close monitoring by a medical professional to ensure enough oxygen reaches the brain and to prevent further injury. Sometimes, these TBIs require emergency surgery to relieve pressure on the brain.
Surgery is often used for the following reasons:
To remove blood clots that are putting pressure on the brain and damaging brain tissue
To repair skull fractures
To remove bleeding in the brain and to stop further bleeding
Severe TBIs, when not treated quickly, could cause further damage. To prevent further damage to the brain, medication is often used to help the patient recover. This can include placing the individual in a medically induced coma. Doctors sometimes choose this path because a brain in a come needs less oxygen to function adequately.