Pain
Pain experienced after severe brain injury
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Spasticity
Spasticity in muscles after severe brain injury
Bladder and Bowel Problems
Bladder and bowel problems after severe brain injury
Vision and Hearing
Vision and hearing complications after severe brain injury
Sleep
Sleep disturbances after severe brain injury
Heterotopic Ossification (HO)
Heterotopic Ossification (HO) after severe brain injury
Seizures
Seizures after severe brain injury
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is sometimes called “water on the brain.”
Swallowing
Swallowing complications after severe brain injury
Nutrition and Eating
Nutrition and eating for people in disorders of consciousness
Wounds or Pressure Injuries of the Skin
Information about wounds or pressure injuries of the skin after severe brain injury
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs) after severe brain injury
Storming or Neurostorming
Neurostorming or storming after severe brain injury
Vital Signs
Complications or changes in vital signs of people in disorders of consciousness
Oral Care
Oral care for after severe brain injury
Breathing Problems
Breathing problems for patients in disorders of consciousness
Disorders of Consciousness Hub Contributors
Contributors, authors, and funders of the Disorders of Consciousness Hub
Other Resources and Books About Brain Injury
Resources and Books About Brain Injury
How Will My Loved One’s Injury Impact Me and My Family?
Brain injury can impact your entire family including spouses, parents, children, aunts, and uncles.
Caregiver Websites
A list of organizations and websites for caregivers and those caring for loved ones with severe brain injury
Support Groups: Are There Support Groups Available that Understand Brain Injury?
Support groups for loved ones with severe brain injury
How Can I Physically Help My Loved One Safely?
How to physically interact with loved ones in a coma, unresponsive wakefulness syndrome/vegetative state, or other disorder of consciousness.