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The length of time it takes to recover after a brain injury is different for each person. The Ranchos Los Amigos Scale is used to describe recovery after a brain injury.
It is difficult for the rehabilitation team to know exactly how long recovery will take, especially at the beginning. Recovery is usually fastest in the early weeks and months. If your child is unconscious, they will rarely wake up suddenly. Rather, they usually wake up and recover gradually.
The Ranchos Los Amigos Scale is used to describe recovery after a brain injury. When someone is recovering from a brain injury, they may go through some or all of the stages. It is important to remember that your child may show signs from more than one level at a time. They may also reach a level in their recovery and stop.
Developed by The Royal Children's Hospital Paediatric Rehabilitation Service based on information from the Brain Injury Service at Westmead Children’s Hospital. We acknowledge the input of RCH consumers and carers.
Reviewed September 2020.
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