Advances on Treatment of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
10.3969/j.issn.1009-6604.2016.07.021
- VernacularTitle:重型创伤性颅脑损伤的治疗进展
- Author:
Chunwei LI
;
Zhiqiang YI
;
Liang LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Traumatic brain injury;
Severe;
Treatment;
Prognosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2016;16(7):656-660
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Summary] Traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) constitutes a major health and socioeconomic problem throughout the world . Increasing traffic accidents and aging of population promote the incidence of TBI .In patients with severe TBI mortality and disability rates are higher .And survivors may suffer physical activity , cognitive and psychological problems due to trauma , leading to shortened life span and higher risk of death than general population .They are also facing with long-term care and rehabilitation .This article reviewed the status and limitations on treatment of severe traumatic brain injury and its clinical significance .
