Evaluation of nimodipine in the treatment of severe diffuse head injury: A double-blind placebo-controlled trial

Aims: The aim of this study was to establish whether nimodipine given orally soon after severe diffuse head injury for a period of three weeks improved outcome. Material and Methods: The present report analyzes the results of a prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of nimodipi...

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Published in:Neurology India 2004-02, Vol.51 (3)
Main Author: Pillai SV, Kolluri VR, Mohanty A, Chandramouli BA
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Aims: The aim of this study was to establish whether nimodipine given orally soon after severe diffuse head injury for a period of three weeks improved outcome. Material and Methods: The present report analyzes the results of a prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of nimodipine in 97 severe head injury patients (GCS Score
ISSN:0028-3886