Acquired Brain Injury Severity
If a doctor suspects ABI, they may assess the potential injury’s severity in an attempt to diagnose it. A “mild” brain injury, however, does not mean an injury is not important or worth legal action. Even supposedly mild injuries can permanently change someone’s life for the worse.
Testing for Acquired Brain Injury
Oftentimes, doctors order scans or imaging to try to diagnose ABI. Most people with ABI have undergone a brain scan at some point, but other tests could help detect problems too. Plus, a clear scan doesn’t necessarily mean someone is ABI-free.
Imaging isn’t the only kind of testing that can help determine whether someone has acquired brain injury. Doctors can perform tests to determine how well someone’s memory and thinking skills work, or to find out whether they’re capable of performing daily tasks. Tests like these help pinpoint the specific problems someone has and the help they may need if they do have an ABI.