PMID: 20633342Jul 17, 2010Paper

Neurointensive care of severe traumatic brain injury

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Karen-Lise Kobberø WellingDansk Neurotraumeudvalg

Abstract

We present a Danish algorithm for the neurointensive care of patients with severe traumatic brain injury. The primary goal is to avoid cerebral ischaemia and hypoxia and secondarily brain injury. Patient evaluation by a neurosurgeon is mandatory, and decision-making concerning extended cerebral monitoring should take place immediately. Treatment aiming at diminishing increased intracranial pressure should be initiated early. Early critical care management of patients with severe traumatic brain injury should be performed in a teamwork comprising various specialties.

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