Emergency department management of traumatic brain injuries: A resource tiered review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability globally with an estimated African incidence of approximately 8 million cases annually. A person suffering from a TBI is often aged 20-30, contributing to sustained disability and large negative economic impacts of TBI. Effective emergency care has the potential to decrease morbidity from this multisystem trauma.

Objectives

Identify and summarize key recommendations for emergency care of patients with traumatic brain injuries using a resource tiered framework.

Methods

A literature review was conducted on clinical care of brain-injured patients in resource-limited settings, with a focus on the first 48 h of injury. Using the AfJEM resource tiered review and PRISMA guidelines, articles were i

SUBMITTER: Dixon J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7474234 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature