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Brasure M, Lamberty GJ, Sayer NA, et al. Multidisciplinary Postacute Rehabilitation for Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2012 Jun. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 72.)
Multidisciplinary Postacute Rehabilitation for Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults [Internet].
Show detailsTable 1Criteria used to classify TBI severity4
| Criteria | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Imaging | Normal | Normal or abnormal | Normal or abnormal |
| Loss of Consciousness | < 30 minutes | 30 minutes to 24 hours | >24 hours |
| Alteration of Consciousness/Mental State | A moment to 24 hours | >24 hours | >24 hours |
| Post-traumatic Amnesia | 0–1 day | >1 and <7 days | >7 days |
| Glasgow Coma Scale (best available score in 24 hours) | 13–15 | 9–12 | 3–8 |
TBI = traumatic brain injury.
Note: This table describes the predominant ways in which TBI severity is assessed.
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