mTBI Diagnostics – Hearing

A key issue in the diagnosis of mTBI is the identification of clinical markers that may be used to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the injury. The classical diagnostic tool remains the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). It is however, known that it is possible for an individual to suffer neurological insult and remain asymptomatic. It is also known that it is possible for an individual to suffer neurological insult and remain unaware of the injury due to a lack of knowledge of brain trauma, of its manifest symptoms, a misinterpretation of the associated signs and symptoms, or due to cognitive masking associated with the injury itself.
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