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Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury
Published on: August 5, 2014
Acute Management of Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Anne Hudak1, Rosanna Sabini2, Makinna Moen3
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, 223 E. Marshall Street Box 980677, Richmond, VA 23284-0667, USA; Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249-4915, USA.
Abstract:
The focus of this article is on the acute management of traumatic brain injury. The article focuses on the classification of traumatic brain injury, general acute management of traumatic brain injury, the role of the physiatrist on this team, and lastly, behavioral and family considerations in the acute care setting. The article includes a focus on physiologic systems, strategies for the management of various aspects of brain injury, and consideration of factors associated with the continuum of care. Overall, the article reviews this critical period of brain injury recovery and provides a primer for the physiatrist.
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