Head injury in Germany: A population-based prospective study on epidemiology, causes, treatment and outcome of all degrees of head-injury severity in two distinct areas

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Authors

E. Rickels · Institute of Pathology Celle

P Wenzlaff · Zentrum für Qualität in der Pflege

Abstract

It is necessary to follow the TBI guidelines, e.g. regarding intubation and neurological examination. The indication for cranial x-rays and CT should be reconsidered.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Brain Injury

Volume 24, Issue 12, pp. 1491-1504

DOI: 10.3109/02699052.2010.498006

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