Articles for tag: Brain Injury, Pupillary Response

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How to Evaluate the Pupillary Response in Traumatic Brain Injury?

How to Evaluate the Pupillary Response in Traumatic Brain Injury?

The pupillary response is an integral part of the neurological examination. It can help assess brainstem function, but doctors can also use it to monitor a patient’s progress after traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Pupils are usually symmetric but may become asymmetric or nonreactive when TBI is present. The pupillary response is one of the most ...