Traumatic brain injury is an extremely common problem, which is likely to be encountered in any type of intensive care unit. Management is predominantly supportive, illustrating many principles of neurocritical care.
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10 Y / M RTA, CT finding – mild subdural haematoma along posterior interhemispheric falx otherwise Normal finding GCS – E1V-ET M 2 pupil b/l 2 MM Reactive
current dx- DAI
current issue no GCS improve D4of ICU admission
Just want to thank you guys for including so many neuro crit care topics these last few months!!!
DAI (diffuse axonal injury) does not necessarily predict poor prognosis and aggressive, high quality neuro critical care should be provided as warranted to these patients as they can go on to make meaningful functional recoveries.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29462087/