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Review
. 2014 Nov;32(4):889-905.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2014.07.008. Epub 2014 Sep 6.

Neurotrauma

Wan-Tsu W Chang  1 , Neeraj Badjatia  2
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Review

Neurotrauma

Wan-Tsu W Chang et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2014 Nov.

Abstract

Neurotrauma continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Prevention of primary neurologic injury is a critical public health concern. Early and thorough assessment of the patient with neurotrauma with high index of suspicion of traumatic spinal cord injuries and traumatic vascular injuries requires a multidisciplinary approach involving prehospital providers, emergency physicians, neurosurgeons, and neurointensivists. Critical care management of the patient with neurotrauma is focused on the prevention of secondary injuries. Much research is still needed for potential neuroprotection therapies.

Keywords: Neurocritical care; Neuroprotection; Neurotrauma; Traumatic brain injury; Traumatic spinal cord injury.

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