Median nerve electrical stimulation for restoring consciousness in patients with traumatic brain injury: study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the prevalent critical illnesses encountered in clinical practice, often resulting in a spectrum of consciousness disorders among survivors. Prolonged states of impaired consciousness can significantly elevate the susceptibility to complications such as urinary tract infections and pulmonary issues, consequently leading to a compromised prognosis and substantially impacting the quality of life for affected individuals. Clinical studies have reported that median nerve electrical stimulation (MNES) may have a therapeutic effect in the treatment of disorders of consciousness (DOC). We plan to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of MNES in the management of DOC subsequent to TBI.

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SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574438 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature