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brain injuries
When doctors and nurses correct a low sodium levels too quickly, it can cause a permanent brain injury or death
Neurologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat brain, spinal cord, and nervous system conditions
The skull has limited space to accommodate swelling or excess cerebrospinal fluid
People who've had recent head trauma or brain surgery have a higher risk
When a patient had a headache and vomiting, the standard of care requires an emergency physician to order a head CT or MRI scan
Sodium sounds simple, but it's complex to manage and timely correct treatment is a key
When a surgeon fails to diagnose and treat Wernicke’s encephalopathy quickly, it can leave the patient with a permanent brain injury
Bleeding in or around the brain is a dangerous condition that may require quick surgery
Between 2005-2009, there were over 2 million ER visits for pediatric patients with mild traumatic brain injuries
Having the worst headache of your life or a stiff neck are classic symptoms of an unstable brain aneurysm