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4 Φεβ 2021 · Emergency care for moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries focuses on making sure the person has enough oxygen and an adequate blood supply, maintaining blood pressure, and preventing any further injury to the head or neck.
4 Φεβ 2021 · Infants and young children with brain injuries might not be able to communicate headaches, sensory problems, confusion and similar symptoms. In a child with traumatic brain injury, you may observe: Change in eating or nursing habits; Unusual or easy irritability; Persistent crying and inability to be consoled; Change in ability to pay attention
12 Ιαν 2024 · A CT scan uses a series of X-rays to obtain cross-sectional images of the skull and brain. For children with a suspected concussion, CT scans are used only if specific criteria are met, such as the type of injury or signs of a skull fracture. This is to limit radiation exposure in young children.
• Traumatic brain injury— Any injury to the brain that results from a violent force (trauma) to the head, such as an injury from a motor vehicle accident, fall or physical blow. • Tumor — An abnormal growth, or tissue that resembles normal tissue but has no function. The tumor may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous).
Traumatic brain injury in children represents a significant public health problem and they account for over one-half million emergency department visits per year. It’s estimated that traumatic brain injuries affect as many as one in five children by the age of 15.
19 Νοε 2018 · The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not show up immediately. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer. Common symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion.
This book is a comprehensive text on the management of cranial trauma. It has been designed primarily for the practicing neurosurgeon but should be a useful reference source for all specialists involved in the care of patients with head injuries.
