Determinants of Outcome in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Managed in Surgical ICU
Introduction: Severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) causes major mortality, mostly after road traffic accidents.Methods: Retrospective review of 102 sTBI patients admitted to a surgical ICU.Results: Young males predominated. CT showed mainly contusions and hemorrhages. Mortality was 33%, associated with low GCS, bilateral mydriasis, and severe lesions.Discussion: Prognosis depends on early recognition of key clinical and radiological severity factors.Conclusion: Rapid multidisciplinary care and prevention of road accidents are essential.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17839908
- Primary Topic
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00