Brain Injury

Diagnosis & Testing

Diagnosing the Severity of Traumatic Head Injury

There are a number of methods to assess the severity of head trauma. These include imaging studies and other tests. You can find details on these methods by following the link below.

Imaging Studies

Assessment of Mild, Moderate, and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury is classified as mild, moderate, or severe.

Mild TBI

Mild TBI is diagnosed when:

  • there is no loss of consciousness, or it is very brief
  • testing or scans of the brain may appear normal