CLASSIFICATION OF

HEAD INJURY
AKSHAYA MISTRY
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OPEN INJURY :

Happens when an object pierces the skull (for example, a bullet,

shrapnel, bone fragment, or by a weapon such as hammer or
knife) and enters the brain tissue.
CLOSED INJURY:

Closed brain injuries happen when there is a non-

penetrating injury to the brain with no break in the
skull.

A closed brain injury is caused by a rapid forward or

backward movement.
 BASED ON MECHANISM OF INJURY
PRIMARY INJURY :
Primary injury is when the
brain tissue comes into
contact with an object (e.g.,
bony skull or external object
such as a bullet or sharp
instrument creating a
penetrating injury) or rapid
acceleration/deceleration of
the brain.
SECONDARY INJURY:
Secondary cell death occurs
as a result of a chain of
cellular events that follow
tissue damage in addition to
the secondary effects of
hypoxemia, hypotension,
ischemia, edema, and
elevated ICP
BLAST INJURY :
When an explosive device
detonates a transient shock
wave is produced, which can
cause brain damage
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
TERTIARY
 BASED ON SEVERITY OF THE INJURY

MILD MODERATE SEVERE

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REFERENCE : SUSAN O SULLIVAN