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BRAIN INJURY GLOSSARY |
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Vasospasm: Exaggerated, persistent contraction of the walls of a blood
vessel.
Vegetative State: A condition in which patients are unconscious and
unaware of their surroundings, but continue to have a sleep/wake cycle and can
have periods of alertness.
Ventilator: A machine that does the breathing work for the
unresponsive patient. It delivers moistened (humidified) air with the
appropriate percentage of oxygen and at the appropriate rate and pressure.
Ventricles: Open spaces or cavities in the brain which are filled with
the same fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Ventriculostomy: A surgical procedure that drains cerebrospinal fluid
from the brain by creating an opening in one of the small cavities called
ventricles. Vestibular: System in the middle of the ear which senses movement. Injury
can lead to dizziness.
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