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[Head injuries in the acute phase].

M Djindjian1

  • 1Service de neurochirurgie, Hôpital Henri-Mondor, 94010 Créteil. Micheldjindjian@wanadoo.fr

La Revue Du Praticien
|February 24, 2001
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Traumatic head injuries often lead to coma, with motor vehicle accidents being a primary cause. Management involves CT scans, surgical interventions for specific lesions, and intensive care with intracranial pressure monitoring for comatose patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Traumatology
  • Emergency Medicine

Context:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect a significant patient population, with approximately 50% experiencing coma (Glasgow Coma Scale ≤ 8).
  • Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of TBI, particularly among young individuals.
  • CT scans are crucial for identifying various intracranial lesions, including hematomas and deep brain injuries.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with traumatic head injuries.
  • To delineate surgical indications and medical management protocols for TBI patients.
  • To identify predictors of intracranial hypertension and guide treatment decisions.

Summary:

  • CT imaging reveals diverse lesions in TBI patients, such as extracerebral and intracerebral hematomas.

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  • Surgical intervention is indicated for extracerebral hematomas, depressed fractures, and craniofacial wounds.
  • Focal intracerebral lesions require careful surgical consideration based on patient factors and lesion evolution.
  • Comatose patients necessitate intensive care, including intubation, ventilation, and intracranial pressure monitoring.
  • Elevated intracranial pressure (>20 mmHg) warrants barbiturate therapy.

    • Impact:

    • This approach aids in optimizing patient outcomes following severe traumatic head injuries.
    • Standardized management protocols can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of TBI care.
    • Identifying predictors of intracranial hypertension allows for timely and targeted interventions, potentially reducing secondary brain injury.