Space-time characteristic and therapeutic strategy of traumatic brain injury attributable to Chinese Wenchuan earthquake
- VernacularTitle:汶川大地震颅脑损伤的时空特点及救治策略
- Author:
Jianwen GU
;
Wentao YANG
;
Jingmin CHENG
;
Yan QU
;
Yongqin KUANG
;
Tao YANG
;
Haidong HUANG
;
Libin YANG
;
Weiqi HE
;
Kai ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Natural disaster;
Earthquake;
Brain injuries;
Emergency medical servoces
- From:
Chinese Journal of Trauma
2008;24(9):760-762
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the space-time characteristic of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by Chinese Wenchuan earthquake and discuss opportunity and mode of medical intervention. Methods A retrospective study was done on 92 patients with TBI admitted into our department during Chinese Wanchuan earthquake.Results All 92 patients came from champaign located at northwest of Chengdu. Of all, 76 patients were admitted within 12 hours after earthquake. Surgical operation Wag done on 10 patients, of whom 3 died.Conclusions In the early period after earthquake, TBI patients make a large proportion and have fast change of injury severity. All patients come from champaign with conven-ient transportation. For TBI patients, early emergent operation after admission can significantly elevate success rate of mcdical intervention.
