Cerebral hypoxia

An brain injury may not always have visible signs on the head and body, symptoms of someone having suffered a brain injury include: 

• unconsciousness (either brief or for a long period of time)
• fits or seizures
• problems with the senses (such as hearing loss or double vision)
• repeated vomiting
• blood or clear fluid coming from your ears or nose
• memory loss

With any head injury speak with your consultant as soon as possible, in case there may have been some damage to the brain.

With minor head injuries most people will be told to rest at home. It's important for someone to stay with the you for the first 24 hours in case any new symptoms develop. It's also important to rest, avoid aggravating the injury with stressful situations, and avoid contact sports until fully recovered.

Your consultant will be able to advise of the treatment options available. At HCA UK we provide rehabilitation programmes for those who have an acquired brain injury or traumatic brain injury. Each patient and their family is at the centre of care, treatment and discharge planning.

We offer: 

• an interdisciplinary team working on patient-centred care
• patient-led goals setting
• key worker as a single point of contact
• case conferences between you, your family and hospital staff
• education planning relating to the patient's health and plans for the future
• discharge planning and ongoing support
• brain surgery (neurosurgery)

We take into account any cultural and spiritual beliefs, and values and lifestyle, before creating a rehabilitation programme from which goals are made.