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Management of traumatic brain injury patients

Hari Hara Dash1, Siddharth Chavali2

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, India.

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
|February 15, 2018
PubMed

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Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) management has shifted towards protocol-based guidelines. This review details current approaches for preventing intracranial hypertension and secondary brain injury in TBI patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability globally in young individuals.
  • Current TBI management emphasizes preventing secondary brain injury and optimizing cerebral oxygenation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review protocol-based management strategies for severe TBI.
  • To highlight recent guidelines for TBI care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and guidelines on severe TBI management.
  • Discussion of protocol-driven interventions.

Main Results:

  • Protocol-based management is crucial for severe TBI.
  • Key goals include controlling intracranial pressure and maintaining cerebral perfusion.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to protocol-based guidelines improves outcomes in severe TBI.
  • Prompt management of intracranial hypertension and secondary brain injury is essential.

Keywords:
GuidelinesManagementTraumatic brain injury

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