Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – September 1, 2010
September 1, 2010
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Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pediatric head trauma is a common presenting complaint to the emergency department (ED) and is a major cause of pediatric death and disability. This article will address the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of moderate to severe pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI), with a focus on strategies to improve outcome.