Current Trends in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

In this review, we provide an overview of the current research and treatment of all types of traumatic brain injury (TBI) before illustrating the need for improved care specific to mild TBI patients. Contemporary issues pertaining to acute care of mild TBI including prognostication, neurosurgical in...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2021-10, Vol.13 (10), p.e18434-e18434
Main Authors: Krueger, Evan M, DiGiorgio, Anthony M, Jagid, Jonathan, Cordeiro, Joacir G, Farhat, Hamad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticoagulants
COVID-19
Head injuries
Medical prognosis
Mortality
Neurosurgery
Trauma
Traumatic brain injury
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Summary:In this review, we provide an overview of the current research and treatment of all types of traumatic brain injury (TBI) before illustrating the need for improved care specific to mild TBI patients. Contemporary issues pertaining to acute care of mild TBI including prognostication, neurosurgical intervention, repeat radiographic imaging, reversal of antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications, and cost savings initiatives are reviewed. Lastly, the effect of COVID-19 on TBI is addressed.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.18434