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Review
. 2015 Mar;4(1):47-54.
doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1554989.

Pediatric Head Trauma

Nicole Sharp  1 , Kelly Tieves  2
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Review

Pediatric Head Trauma

Nicole Sharp et al. J Pediatr Intensive Care. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to a spectrum of brain injury that can result in significant morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients. Pediatric head trauma is distinct from adult TBI. The purpose of this review article is to discuss pediatric TBI and current treatment modalities available.

Keywords: children; concussion; head trauma; pediatric; traumatic brain injury.

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