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Epidemiology ֎ -:- Study of the incidence, distribution, and control of TBI Monro-Kellie doctrine ֎ -:- Principle stating that the sum of intracranial volumes (brain, blood, cerebrospinal fluid) must remain constant Physiological parameters ֎ -:- Blood pressure (BP), partial pressure of c...

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Traumatic Brain Injury Management
Questions & 100% Correct Answers-
Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
Epidemiology


֎ -:- Study of the incidence, distribution, and control of TBI




Monro-Kellie doctrine


֎ -:- Principle stating that the sum of intracranial volumes (brain, blood,

cerebrospinal fluid) must remain constant




Physiological parameters


֎ -:- Blood pressure (BP), partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), partial

pressure of oxygen (pO2), and intracranial pressure (ICP)




Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)


֎ -:- Scoring system used to assess the level of consciousness and severity of

brain injury




Intracranial haematomas


֎ -:- Blood clots or collections within the skull that can occur as a result of TBI




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Mortality


֎ -:- Death rate associated with TBI




Morbidity


֎ -:- The state of being diseased or unhealthy; the burden of illness associated

with TBI




Head injury


֎ -:- Trauma to the head that can result in TBI




Mild injuries


֎ -:- TBI cases that are classified as mild, with 90-95% of patients falling into

this category




ED


֎ -:- Emergency department; the department of a hospital responsible for the

provision of medical and surgical care to patients who need immediate

attention




Admissions




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֎ -:- Patients who are admitted to the hospital for treatment and care




Incidence


֎ -:- The number of new cases of TBI occurring in a population over a specific

period of time




Males


֎ -:- Individuals who identify as male; have a higher incidence of TBI compared

to females




Falls


֎ -:- Accidental descent from a higher to a lower level, accounting for 47% of

TBI cases




Peaks


֎ -:- Highest points or levels; TBI incidence varies across different age groups




Mortality


֎ -:- Death rate associated with TBI




Morbidity


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