[Scandinavian guidelines on the pre-hospital management of traumatic brain injury]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2008 Jun 23;170(26-32):2337-41.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Head trauma causes the death of many young persons. The number of fatalities can be reduced through systematic management. Preventing secondary brain injury together with the fastest possible transport to a neurosurgical unit has been shown to be effective in reducing mortality and morbidity. Evidence-based guidelines already exist that focus on all steps in the management. This article, which was written by members of the Scandinavian Neurotrauma Committee, presents recommendations on the pre-hospital management of traumatic brain injury adapted to the infrastructure of Scandinavia.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Brain Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Brain Injuries* / mortality
  • Brain Injuries* / therapy
  • Child
  • Emergency Medical Services*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Humans
  • Monitoring, Physiologic
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Scandinavian and Nordic Countries
  • Transportation of Patients