Head Injuries

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Head Injuries

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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Survival Settings
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/traumatic-brain-injuries-in-survival-settings/

Injuries are part and parcel of a long-term survival scenario. Many realize that good boots, gloves, and even protective eyewear will prevent many of these injuries, but few will take action to protect against head injuries.

Most head injuries cause superficial damage and are not life-threatening. Indeed, most amount to only a laceration of the scalp, a black eye, or a painful bump. These wounds, however, can hide damage inside the cranium, the part of the skull that contains the brain.

Injuries that affect the brain are called traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). It’s important for ... ---CONTINUED---
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