Guideline for the Management of Severe Traumatic …

Guideline for the Management of Severe Traumatic brain injury during Retrieval Introduction Severe Traumatic brain injury is classified as a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) < 9. 1 million patients a year in the UK present to hospitals with head injuries, almost 50%. are less than 16 years old. Severe Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a common cause of death in children in the UK, accounting for 15% of deaths in 1-15 year olds and 25% of deaths in 5-15 year olds. The most common cause is a road traffic accident followed by falls. Road traffic accidents (RTA s) account for most of the serious injuries, and 58% of all TBI deaths. In infancy, non-accidental injuries remain an important cause. Many of these patients are left with significant behavioural, cognitive, emotional and physical damage. The aims of Management are to prevent secondary damage/ injury by the prevention of hypoxia, hypercapnoea, hypotension, and raised intracranial pressure.

Introduction Severe traumatic brain injury is classified as a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) < 9. 1 million patients a year in the UK present …

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  Injury, Brain, Traumatic, Traumatic brain injury

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