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J Pediatr Intensive Care 2015; 04(01): 047-054
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1554989
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Pediatric Head Trauma

Nicole Sharp
1   Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
,
Kelly Tieves
2   Department of Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine, Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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20 December 2014

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13 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to a spectrum of brain injury that can result in significant morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients. Pediatric head trauma is distinct from adult TBI. The purpose of this review article is to discuss pediatric TBI and current treatment modalities available.

Keywords

pediatric - children - head trauma - concussion - traumatic brain injury
 

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