Publication Date:
2023
Short description:
Head and Brain Trauma / Bertolini, G., Cattani, L., Iaccarino, C., Fornaciari, A., Picetti, E. - In: Textbook of Emergency General Surgery: Traumatic and Non-traumatic Surgical Emergencies[s.l] : Springer International Publishing, 2023. - ISBN 9783031225987. - pp. 581-604 [10.1007/978-3-031-22599-4_39]
abstract:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health problem being the first injury-related cause of death and disability worldwide. The aim of this chapter is to provide concise and practical insights about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, imaging, neuromonitoring and management of severe TBI patients. The challenging and difficult scenario regarding the management of polytrauma patients with concomitant head injuries will also be discussed.
Iris type:
Capitolo/Saggio
Keywords:
Cerebral perfusion pressure; Head injury; Intracranial hypertension; Intracranial pressure; Neuromonitoring; Polytrauma; Traumatic brain injury
List of contributors:
Bertolini, G.; Cattani, L.; Iaccarino, C.; Fornaciari, A.; Picetti, E.
Book title:
Textbook of Emergency General Surgery: Traumatic and Non-traumatic Surgical Emergencies