Prognostication of traumatic brain injury outcomes in older trauma patients: a novel risk assessment tool based on initial cranial CT findings - Stawicki SP, Wojda TR, Nuschke JD, Mubang RN, Cipolla J, Hoff WS, Hoey BA, Thomas PG, Sweeney J, Ackerman D, Hosey J, Falowski S.

INTRODUCTION: Advanced age has been traditionally associated with worse traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes. Although prompt neurosurgical intervention (NSI, craniotomy or craniectomy) may be life-saving in the older trauma patient, it does not guarantee...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news