Diabetes Insipidus following TBI
Diabetes insipidus (DI) results from decreased secretion and action of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). ADH is produced in the hypothalamus and transported to the posterior pituitary gland
Tag Traumatic Brain Injury
Limitations of CT in Traumatic Brain Injury
Limitations of CT head scan in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure in TBI
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) in Traumatic brain injury (TBI). Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) = MAP – ICP or CVP (whichever is highest)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Overview
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, potentially leading to an altered level of consciousness and permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions.
Increased Intracranial Pressure in TBI
Increased Intracranial Pressure in TBI; normal ICP 7-15mmHg
sustained increases > 20mmHg is associated with ischaemic brain injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Assessment
OVERVIEW TBI assessment involves: HISTORY General (AMPLE) Specifically: EXAMINATION Specifically in TBI assess: Evidence of base of skull fracture: Look for evidence of trans-tentorial herniation: Look for evidence of underlying causes and complications INVESTIGATIONS Bedside Laboratory Imaging References and Links
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Prognosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a devastating condition in terms of personal, societal and wider economic impact
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Monitoring
The core physiological monitor used in TBI is ICP monitoring, in addition to standard monitoring used for any critically ill patient
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Management
The management of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is focused on the prevention of secondary injury
Fine Tuning the Injured Brain
Bart Besinger top 5 little things we can do to fine tune the care of the brain injured patient.
Trauma! Traumatic Brain Injury
A Q&A approach to the key concepts and considerations in the initial assessment and management of traumatic brain injury.