A traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to traumatic injuries of the skull involving the brain.
Classification
The severity classification of a traumatic brain injury is based on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).
Epidemiology
The average age for traumatic brain injury is 27 to 59,7 years, with men affected more frequently than women.[^1]
Severity | Glasgow Coma Scale | Relative epidemiological proportion[^1] |
Grade I | 13-15 | 55 % |
Grade II | 9-12 | 27,7% |
Grade III | 3-8 | 17,3% |
