What’s
Happening
Inside the
brain
after sustaining a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion?
Symptom Onset
In the Minutes
After the Injury,
normal brain function May be disrupted
Initial signs and symptoms
Nausea
Vomiting
Sensitivity to light or noise
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Balance problems
Temporary loss of consciousness
Fatigue
Answers Matter.
After sustaining one concussion, you’re more likely to sustain another. To prevent further injury, quick detection is key.
In the hours after injury, the brain needs rest—just like your ankle would if you sprained it—and patients should generally limit activity that requires high mental concentration.
Without proper recovery, symptoms can worsen
In the Hours
After Injury
Two proteins, known as biomarkers, present in blood are correlated to concussion, and testing can help detect them.
DISCOVER i-STAT
proteins are released in the blood.
Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase-L1 (UCH-L1)
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP)
In the Days, Weeks, Months and Years
After Injury:
Long-term symptoms may appear.
It’s important to seek answers and treatment, as returning to normal activity too soon may delay recovery.
Long-Term Symptoms of Concussion/TBI
Depression
Anxiety
Trouble sleeping
Memory loss
Impaired motor skills
Difficulty understanding,
thinking clearly
Changes in sensory perception
Testing is crucial,
Time is of the
Our vision for the future is having a test that can be used both inside and outside the traditional healthcare setting when and where people need a quick assessment to optimize their recovery.
A small blood sample is collected from the arm
Plasma is extracted from the sample and applied to the test cartridge
The cartridge is inserted into our i-STAT device
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Results are delivered in 15 minutes
A negative result can rule out the need for a CT scan
If brain injury goes undetected, recovery and prevention of further injury may become more difficult. Seeking care can optimize your recovery.
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Essence
How it Works
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Long-Term
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What’s
Happening
Inside the
brain
after sustaining a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion?
Symptom Onset
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Testing is crucial,
and
Time is of the
Essence
Our vision for the future is having a test that can be used both inside and outside the traditional healthcare setting when and where people need a quick assessment to optimize their recovery.
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
How it Works