Standards. Standards define what students are expected to know and be able to do at each level of education in order to, ultimately, be prepared for the rigors of college, careers and civic life. Maine law outlines a specific set of standards for each of the eight subject areas defined in State statute.
Brain swelling is the leading cause of death from a brain injury. Time is a factor in treating brain swelling, so do not wait to see if symptoms appear before seeking help. Severe brain damage can occur if too much time lapses.
Often, the injury that causes brain damage may not be dramatic or very traumatic, and the person may not initially lose consciousness. But for those few, where the head is hit in just the right place with just the right amount of force, the potential for swelling in the brain is real.