Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major medical and socio-economic problem, and is the leading cause of death in\r\nchildren and young adults. The critical care management of severe TBI is largely derived from the ââ?¬Å?Guidelines for\r\nthe Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injuryââ?¬Â that have been published by the Brain Trauma Foundation. The\r\nmain objectives are prevention and treatment of intracranial hypertension and secondary brain insults, preservation\r\nof cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), and optimization of cerebral oxygenation. In this review, the critical care\r\nmanagement of severe TBI will be discussed with focus on monitoring, avoidance and minimization of secondary\r\nbrain insults, and optimization of cerebral oxygenation and CPP.
Loading....