Keywords
drug ruler
pediatric drugs dosage estimation
safe paediatric drug prescription
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Abstract
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a worldwide major cause of morbidity and mortality particularly in the vulnerable population young males, low-income individuals and members of ethnic minority groups.
Severe TBI, defined as head trauma associated with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of three to eight with loss of consciousness duration and altered mental status greater than 24 hours and post traumatic amnesia more than seven days.
In this resume of protocols article, a helpful review of the current status of management of severe TBI according to the recent up-dated brain trauma foundation 2016 and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) 2014 guidelines is present. A concise overview of the optimal medical management, and both the non-invasive and invasive monitoring strategies, as well as the indications of surgical interventions necessary in particular instances. It is important not only for trauma team but for all healthcare personnel to be aware of the management and prevention of complications of severe traumatic brain injury.
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