Coping with Brain Injury: Life After Brain Injury

Even mild brain injury may have profound consequences, i.e., short-term memory problems and reduced capacity to "keep one's act together". A serious brain injury changes everything. It's like starting a new life as a new person. This interesting interview explores changes in personality and behavior after brain injury. Series: "Coping with Brain Injury" [11/2006] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 11639]
Video Posted on June 02, 2009 by Valerie Chavez
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  • Lynnette

    This was a wonderful video lesson for me. Families always ask what's going to happen, what's next? I tell them they have a long slow road ahead, but a road that will lead back to life. I always wonder when my pt's with brain injuries are "waking up" if they are the same people they were, or has the personality changed profoundly. I always encourage families to bring pictures so that we can see the person, not the injury. We ask them to fill out the story boards so that we know what this person is like. For instance-what does he like on tv, what kind of music? Does she like ribbons in her hair? My patients are in the critically ill stage, with tubes, ventilators and hands tied down to prevent them from removing vital tubes and IV lines. I hate doing that, but it is a necessary evil at that stage. I wonder how scared they must be with all these strangers touching them, turning them over without warning, and knocking them out with meds every time they start to move. I must admit it gives me some nightmares, and I try to put my heart into caring for them. I try to soothe them, tell them they will be ok, allow them to wake up when their mama comes in the room. I guess I could go on and on. I'm glad to find videos like this. It helps me so much as a nurse and a person to hear that most people forget alot of the worst part and are able to go on.

    15 months ago

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