Organizational management of moderate and severe paediatric traumatic brain injury: results from a European survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Management of moderate/severe paediatric traumatic brain injury (mspTBI) varies across Europe. The decline in case numbers perceived in many regions raises concerns about maintaining high-quality, sustainable care.

Research question

This study aimed to examine the organization of mspTBI management in Europe, focusing on expertise availability, guideline adherence, neuromonitoring use, and clinician's confidence in care delivery through a survey.

Material and methods

A 34-question survey was distributed to European neurosurgical and intensive care communities. Only hospitals treating children with mspTBI were included. Centres were stratified by their catchment population size and their access to dedicated expertise.

Results

Seventy-six institutions

SUBMITTER: Hornshoj Pedersen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12857177 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature