1. Meet at least one of the following criteria for moderate to severe TBI: |
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a. Post traumatic amnesia > 24 hours |
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b. trauma-related intracranial neuroimaging abnormalities |
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c. loss of consciousness exceeding 30 minutes (unless due to sedation or intoxication) |
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d. Glasgow Coma Score in the emergency department of less than 13 (unless due to intubation, sedation, or intoxication) |
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2. be at least 16 years of age at the time of injury |
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3. arrive at the participating TBIMS hospital’s emergency department within 72 hours of injury |
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4. receive comprehensive rehabilitation in the TBIMS brain injury program |
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5. give written informed consent. |
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