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BRAIN INJURY Primary brain injury is that which occurs at the time of injury and is regarded as irreversible. Secondary brain injury occurs following the primary insult Mechanisms of secondary brain injury are : Hematoma formation Brain swelling and cerebral herniation Cerebral infection Extracranial complications such as hypotension, hypoxia and metabolic complications leading to cerebral ischemia. www.indiandentalacademy.com


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