Category: Brain injury

Nearly 50% of hypoxic-injured patients may achieve a full or near-full cognitive recovery, though physical recovery is often slower. A **hypoxic injury** is the damage caused to the body's tissues by an inadequate supply of oxygen.

A bruise is a common type of hematoma, but the medical term encompasses a wider range of conditions. So, is hematoma a chronic condition? The answer is nuanced, as while a hematoma is an acute event, specific types, like a chronic subdural hematoma, can develop slowly over time and persist.