Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with traumatic brain injury transferred from ultra-high-altitude areas: patient series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients transferred from high-altitude areas present with unique challenges that complicate the treatment of these patients. This study aims to summarize the clinical characteristics and treatment experience of TBI patients transferred to the authors' center from ultra-high-altitude areas.

Observations

The authors conducted a retrospective case series analysis of 10 TBI cases admitted to their center between January 2021 and December 2023. These patients were airlifted from areas > 3500 m above sea level. On admission and at specified intervals up to 30 days postadmission, patients underwent head CT scans, laboratory tests, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessments. Self-care ability scores and psychological assessments wer

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12320725 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature