ABI is generally divided into two main types based on the cause of the injury:
Caused by internal factors or disease processes. Common causes include: aquired brain injury
The correct term is . It refers to any brain damage that occurs after birth and is not related to congenital disorders (present at birth) or degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's . Categories of Acquired Brain Injury ABI is generally divided into two main types
Lack of oxygen to the brain, which can occur during near-drowning or cardiac arrest. Infections: Diseases such as meningitis or encephalitis. Tumors: Brain neoplasms that damage surrounding tissue. aquired brain injury
Interruption of blood flow to the brain (ischemic) or bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic).