Abstract
Neurotrauma comprises a diverse spectrum of traumatic CNS injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI). Patients with altered mental status or a neurologic deficit following a traumatic injury should be screened for TBI or SCI. This chapter provides a detailed discussion on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of neurotrauma. Prompt recognition and transport of neurotrauma patients to definitive care for medical/surgical management is paramount to prevent secondary neurologic injury. Protective equipment (seatbelts, airbags, helmets) can reduce the likelihood of neurotrauma following motor vehicle accidents and sports-related events. Fall prevention strategies/equipment can reduce the risk of neurotrauma in the elderly. Avoidance and rapid correction of hypotension/hypoxia is of paramount importance during the acute phase after neurotrauma to avoid secondary injury.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mount Sinai Expert Guides |
| Subtitle of host publication | Critical Care |
| Publisher | wiley |
| Pages | 265-274 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119293255 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119293262 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- medical management
- neurologic deficit
- neurotrauma
- spinal cord injury
- surgical management
- traumatic brain injury