[header] How to manage recovery from a tbi (traumatic brain injury ) [title] See a doctor immediately. [step] Every tbi is different. If you suspect you or a loved one has suffered a trauma involving the brain, see a doctor immediately.
Not only does the potential brain injury demand immediate medical attention, but there may also be multiple other traumatic injuries for which the person should be evaluated. If there's reason for the doctor to be concerned, as with a concussion, or if the injury is severe (resulting in a coma, for example), the patient will likely be admitted to the hospital.