Brain Injury Medical Abbreviations

Brain Injury Medical abbreviations:

AA- Anterograde Amnesia

ABI - acquired brain injury

ACRM - American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

CT - computed tomography

EEG - electroencephalogram

FMRI - functional magnetic resonance imaging

GCS - Glasgow Coma Scale

LOC - loss of consciousness

MMPI - Minnesota Multi-Phasic Personality Inventory

MRI - magnetic resonance imaging

MSE - mental status exam

MTBI - minor brain injury

OT - occupational therapy

PET - positron emission tomography

PMH - past medical history

PT - physical therapy

PTA - post traumatic amnesia

PTSD - post traumatic stress disorder

SPECT - single positron emission tomography

ST - speech therapy

TBI - traumatic brain injury

WISC - Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children