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J Crit Care ; 85: 154922, 2024 Oct 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39362181

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BACKGROUND: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, which increases morbidity and negatively affects outcomes. Risk factors and outcomes in these patients remain controversial. The aim of the present study is to explore the risk factors and clinical outcomes of patients with VAP and TBI. METHODS: Two researchers conducted independent systematic literature searches of Pubmed, Cochrane Database, Scopus, Medline Ovid, Science Direct databases, published from inception to January 2024. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to assess study quality. A meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model when heterogeneity I2 > 50 % and a fixed-effects model when I2 < 50 %; in addition, a subgroup analysis was performed to explore VAP risk factors, and publication bias was assessed with the funnel plot and Begg's and Egger's tests. All results were considered statistically significant when p < 0.05. The certainty of the evidence was evaluated using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) methodology. RESULTS: Twelve studies were included in the meta-analysis with a total of 2883 patients. Male gender [OR 1.58 (95 % CI 1.23, 2.02) p < 0.05 I2 0 %] and abbreviated injury scale (head: H-AIS) [≥ 3 OR 2.79 (95 % CI 1.58, 4.93) p < 0.05 I2 0 %] increased the risk of VAP. After subgroup analysis, blood transfusion on admission [OR 1.97 (95 % CI 1.16-3.35) p ≤0.05 I2 5 %] and barbiturate infusion [OR 3.55 (95 % CI 2.01-6.30) p ≤0.05 I2 0 %] became risk factors. Prophylactic antibiotic use [OR 0.67 (95 % CI 0.51-0.88) p ≤0.05 I2 0 %] and younger age MD -3.29 (95 % CI -5.18, -1.40) p ≤0.05 I2 41 %] emerged as significant protective factors. In VAP patients ICU stay [MD 7.02 (95 % CI 6.05-7.99) p ≤0.05 I2 37 %], duration of mechanical ventilation [MD 5.79 (95 % CI 4.40, 7.18) p ≤0.05 I2 79 %] and hospital stay [MD 11.88 (95 % CI 8.71-15.05) p ≤0.05 I2 0 %] were significantly increased. The certainty of the evidence was moderate-high for the outcomes studied. CONCLUSIONS: Male gender, H-AIS ≥ 3, blood transfusion on admission, and barbiturate infusion were risk factors for VAP. In patients with VAP, ICU stay, duration of mechanical ventilation, hospital stay were significantly increased.

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BMJ Case Rep ; 17(9)2024 Sep 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39317486

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Acute internal carotid artery occlusion is a neurological emergency that can result in cerebral infarction. Superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass is one option to treat a subset of such patients. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an emerging non-invasive technique that holds promise to facilitate the management of carotid occlusion patients by monitoring the oxygen saturation of specific brain areas at risk for hypoperfusion and infarction. This case report describes a man in his 50s who presented with left-sided weakness due to acute right internal carotid artery occlusion. The patient was successfully managed both medically and surgically while incorporating data from NIRS for decision-making.


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Carotid Artery, Internal , Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared , Humans , Male , Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared/methods , Middle Aged , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Stenosis/surgery , Carotid Stenosis/diagnostic imaging
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39098578

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OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent and efficacy of attentional training as a form of neuropsychological rehabilitation to ameliorate attention deficits in adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. DATA SOURCES: Articles published in Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Library, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched between January 17, and February 27, 2021. STUDY SELECTION: Two reviewers blindly assessed studies for eligibility according to the following criteria: any article evaluating the efficacy of any type of behavioral intervention that targeted attention (by means of cognitive rehabilitative, psychoeducational, or neuropsychological strategies, at either an individual or group level) in adults who had sustained a formally documented moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. DATA EXTRACTION: Methodological quality of each article was blindly assessed by 2 reviewers. Data were extracted from each study, including study type, sample size, sample characteristics, summary of intervention, measures used to assess attention, statistical outcomes and results, effect size, conclusion, and limitations. DATA SYNTHESIS: 7314 articles were retrieved from databases, 4325 articles remained after duplicate removal, and finally 21 articles met eligibility criteria and were included in this review. Articles represented varied methodological quality in group or single subject design. Irrespective of the heterogeneity regarding intervention types and attentional outcome measures used across the studies, overall findings suggest that attentional gains can be made in this sample, irrespective of time since injury, age, and injury severity. Further, a growing interest in technology-based interventions is frequently used and holds promise to bettering rehabilitation efforts. However, there is still limited evidence supporting the ecological validity of attentional training interventions (eg, the transfer of treatment effects to daily activities). CONCLUSIONS: This article plays a crucial role in informing ongoing rehabilitation practices, guiding clinicians with evidence-based strategies and shaping future research directions for more effective attentional training guidelines.

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Trauma Surg Acute Care Open ; 9(1): e001439, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38957620

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Background: The relationship between English proficiency (EP), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not well characterized. We aimed to understand the impact of limited English proficiency (LEP) on the evaluation and outcomes of TBI. Methods: Retrospective comparative study in a single institution of patients aged ⪰65 who presented to the emergency department after a fall with head strike between January 2018 and December 2021. TBI was defined as documented loss of consciousness or intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Relationships between EP, GCS, and TBI were analyzed with multivariable and propensity score-matched models. Results: Of the 2905 included, 1233 (42%) had LEP. Most LEP patients were Asian (60%) while the majority of EP patients were non-Hispanic Caucasians (72%). In a univariate analysis, LEP had higher incidence of decreased GCS and was strongly correlated with risk of TBI (OR 1.47, CI 1.26 to 1.71). After adjusting for multiple covariates including race, LEP did not have a significantly increased risk for GCS score <13 (OR 1.66, CI 0.99 to 2.76) or increased risk of TBI. In the matched analysis, LEP had a small but significantly higher risk of GCS score <13 (OR 1.03, CI 1.02 to 1.05) without an increased risk in TBI. Decreased GCS remained strongly correlated with presence of ICH in LEP patients in the adjusted model (OR 1.39, CI 1.30 to 1.50). Conclusions: LEP correlated with lower GCS in geriatric patients with TBI. This association weakened after adjusting for factors like race, suggesting racial disparities may have more influence than language differences. Moreover, GCS remained effective for predicting ICH in LEP individuals, highlighting its value with suitable translation resources. Level of evidence: This is a Level III evidence restrospective comparative study.

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Stroke ; 55(6): 1562-1571, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38716662

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BACKGROUND: While stroke is a recognized short-term sequela of traumatic brain injury, evidence about long-term ischemic stroke risk after traumatic brain injury remains limited. METHODS: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study is an ongoing prospective cohort comprised of US community-dwelling adults enrolled in 1987 to 1989 followed through 2019. Head injury was defined using self-report and hospital-based diagnostic codes and was analyzed as a time-varying exposure. Incident ischemic stroke events were physician-adjudicated. We used Cox regression adjusted for sociodemographic and cardiovascular risk factors to estimate the hazard of ischemic stroke as a function of head injury. Secondary analyses explored the number and severity of head injuries; the mechanism and severity of incident ischemic stroke; and heterogeneity within subgroups defined by race, sex, and age. RESULTS: Our analysis included 12 813 participants with no prior head injury or stroke. The median follow-up age was 27.1 years (25th-75th percentile=21.1-30.5). Participants were of median age 54 years (25th-75th percentile=49-59) at baseline; 57.7% were female and 27.8% were Black. There were 2158 (16.8%) participants with at least 1 head injury and 1141 (8.9%) participants with an incident ischemic stroke during follow-up. For those with head injuries, the median age to ischemic stroke was 7.5 years (25th-75th percentile=2.2-14.0). In adjusted models, head injury was associated with an increased hazard of incident ischemic stroke (hazard ratio [HR], 1.34 [95% CI, 1.12-1.60]). We observed evidence of dose-response for the number of head injuries (1: HR, 1.16 [95% CI, 0.97-1.40]; ≥2: HR, 1.94 [95% CI, 1.39-2.71]) but not for injury severity. We observed evidence of stronger associations between head injury and more severe stroke (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score ≤5: HR, 1.31 [95% CI, 1.04-1.64]; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score 6-10: HR, 1.64 [95% CI, 1.06-2.52]; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score ≥11: HR, 1.80 [95% CI, 1.18-2.76]). Results were similar across stroke mechanism and within strata of race, sex, and age. CONCLUSIONS: In this community-based cohort, head injury was associated with subsequent ischemic stroke. These results suggest the importance of public health interventions aimed at preventing head injuries and primary stroke prevention among individuals with prior traumatic brain injuries.


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Craniocerebral Trauma , Independent Living , Ischemic Stroke , Humans , Female , Male , Middle Aged , Ischemic Stroke/epidemiology , Incidence , Risk Factors , Adult , Craniocerebral Trauma/epidemiology , Prospective Studies , Aged , Cohort Studies
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Trauma Surg Acute Care Open ; 9(1): e001286, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38737814

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Background: Golf carts (GCs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are popular forms of personal transport. Although ATVs are considered adventurous and dangerous, GCs are perceived to be safer. Anecdotal experience suggests increasing numbers of both GC and ATV injuries, as well as high severity of GC injuries in children. This multicenter study examined GC and ATV injuries and compared their injury patterns, resource utilization, and outcomes. Methods: Pediatric trauma centers in Florida submitted trauma registry patients age <16 years from January 2016 to June 2021. Patients with GC or ATV mechanisms were identified. Temporal trends were evaluated. Injury patterns, resource utilization, and outcomes for GCs and ATVs were compared. Intensive care unit admission and immediate surgery needs were compared using multivariable logistic regression. Results: We identified 179 GC and 496 ATV injuries from 10 trauma centers. GC and ATV injuries both increased during the study period (R2 0.4286, 0.5946, respectively). GC patients were younger (median 11 vs 12 years, p=0.003) and had more intracranial injuries (34% vs 19%, p<0.0001). Overall Injury Severity Score (5 vs 5, p=0.27), intensive care unit (ICU) admission (20% vs 16%, p=0.24), immediate surgery (11% vs 11%, p=0.96), and mortality (1.7% vs 1.4%, p=0.72) were similar for GCs and ATVs, respectively. The risk of ICU admission (OR 1.19, 95% CI 0.74 to 1.93, p=0.47) and immediate surgery (OR 1.04, 95% CI 0.58 to 1.84, p=0.90) remained similar on multivariable logistic regression. Conclusions: During the study period, GC and ATV injuries increased. Despite their innocuous perception, GCs had a similar injury burden to ATVs. Heightened safety measures for GCs should be considered. Level of evidence: III, prognostic/epidemiological.

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Rev. Fac. Cienc. Méd. (Quito) ; 49(2): 59-64, Mayo 27, 2024.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1556304

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Introducción: La hiponatremia se encuentra asociada aproximadamente con el 10% de los pacientes con traumatismo craneoencefálico, su baja frecuencia y la intuición clínica de esta relación la hace importante en el presente informe de caso. Objetivo: Describir la asociación de la hiponatremia con el traumatismo craneoen-cefálico con la finalidad de mejorar la comprensión de esta relación en el personal de salud y promover la implementación de estrategias de diagnóstico y manejo más efectivas basadas en predicciones bioquímicas y anatómicas actualizadas. Presentación del caso: Paciente masculino, adulto joven, con antecedentes de dos traumatismos craneoencefálicos, con hiponatremia sérica severa y síntomas persistentes de mareo y cefalea, tratado con diuréticos de asa y cloruro de sodio vía oral, con mejoría posterior al vigésimo día de hospitalización. Discusión: Ciertas alteraciones neurológicas con manifestación clínica evidente, se presentan por bajos niveles de sodio sérico, o por causas anatómicas y fisioló-gicas diferentes. Se ha demostrado una relación causal con mecanismo fisiopato-lógico no bien descrito sobre la hiponatremia y el traumatismo craneoencefálico. Conclusión: Es crucial tener una vigilancia meticulosa en pacientes con hipona-tremia severa, aunque presenten pocos síntomas clínicos (considerando antece-dentes como el traumatismo craneoencefálico en la anamnesis inicial y de segui-miento) como en este caso. Además, se destaca la necesidad de investigar las vías metabólicas que podrían verse afectadas por traumatismos craneoencefálicos, y que podrían tener un impacto directo en los niveles de sodio en sangre.


Introduction: Hyponatremia is found to be associated with approximately 10% of patients with traumatic brain injury. Despite its low frequency, the clinical intuition regarding this relationship underscores its significance in this case report. Objective: Describe the association between hyponatremia and traumatic brain in-jury, aiming to enhance healthcare professionals' understanding of this correlation and to advocate for the implementation of more effective diagnostic and manage-ment strategies based on updated biochemical and anatomical predictions. Case Presentation: A young adult male patient with a history of two traumatic brain injuries, severe serum hyponatremia, and persistent symptoms of dizziness and headache, treated with loop diuretics and oral sodium chloride, exhibited improvement after twenty days of hospitalization. Discussion: Certain neurological alterations with evident clinical manifestation are characterized by low levels of serum sodium, possibly stemming from distinct ana-tomical and physiological causes. A causal relationship with a poorly described pathophysiological mechanism between hyponatremia and traumatic brain injury has been suggested. Conclusion: Meticulous monitoring is imperative for patients with severe hypona-tremia, even when clinical symptoms are minimal, as observed in this case. Fur-thermore, emphasis is placed on the need to investigate metabolic pathways that may be affected by traumatic brain injuries, potentially exerting a direct impact on blood sodium levels.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Young Adult , Hyponatremia/etiology
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J Neurotrauma ; 41(15-16): 1901-1913, 2024 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38588255

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Traumatic axonal injury (TAI) is a common finding on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the burden of TAI is associated with outcome in this patient group. Lesion mapping offers a way to combine imaging findings from numerous individual patients into common lesion maps where the findings from a whole patient cohort can be assessed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the spatial distribution of TAI lesions on different MRI sequences and its associations to outcome with use of lesion mapping. Included prospectively were 269 patients (8-70 years) with moderate or severe TBI and MRI within six weeks after injury. The TAI lesions were evaluated and manually segmented on fluid-attenuated inversed recovery (FLAIR), diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), and either T2* gradient echo (T2*GRE) or susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI). The segmentations were registered to the Montreal Neurological Institute space and combined to lesion frequency distribution maps. Outcome was assessed with Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) score at 12 months. The frequency and distribution of TAI was assessed qualitatively by visual reading. Univariable associations to outcome were assessed qualitatively by visual reading and also quantitatively with use of voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping (VLSM). The highest frequency of TAI was found in the posterior half of corpus callosum. The frequency of TAI was higher in the frontal and temporal lobes than in the parietal and occipital lobes, and in the upper parts of the brainstem than in the lower. At the group level, all voxels in mesencephalon had TAI on FLAIR. The patients with poorest outcome (GOSE scores ≤4) had higher frequencies of TAI. On VLSM, poor outcome was associated with TAI lesions bilaterally in the splenium, the right side of tectum, tegmental mesencephalon, and pons. In conclusion, we found higher frequency of TAI in posterior corpus callosum, and TAI in splenium, mesencephalon, and pons were associated with poor outcome. If lesion frequency distribution maps containing outcome information based on imaging findings from numerous patients in the future can be compared with the imaging findings from individual patients, it would offer a new tool in the clinical workup and outcome prediction of the patient with TBI.


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Brain Injuries, Traumatic , Diffuse Axonal Injury , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Humans , Adult , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Adolescent , Young Adult , Brain Injuries, Traumatic/diagnostic imaging , Aged , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Child , Diffuse Axonal Injury/diagnostic imaging , Prospective Studies
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Trauma Surg Acute Care Open ; 9(Suppl 2): e001382, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38646037

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) confers significant morbidity and mortality, and is a pathology often encountered by trauma surgeons. Several recent trials have evaluated management protocols of patients with severe TBI. The Brain Oxygen Optimization in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Phase-II trial (BOOST-II) evaluated efficacy and feasibility of brain oxygen measurement in severe TBI. BOOST phase 3 trial (BOOST-3) and two ongoing trials look to measure functional outcomes in this population. Furthermore, middle meningeal artery embolization has now become standard therapy for adult patients with chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) and has increasing popularity in those with recurrent SDH as an alternative to surgical intervention. In this manuscript, we review the literature, ongoing trials, and discuss current updates in the management of TBI.

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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38558515

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BACKGROUND: Assessment tools that assess pragmatic skills in adults with a mild-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are hard to access, not person-centred and have a high risk of clinician bias. The Pragmatics Profile is an informant report tool that was originally designed to assess pragmatic skills in people with a developmental disability. AIMS: The aim of this study was to seek consensus from a panel of experts and create a version of the Pragmatics Profile for the TBI population. METHODS AND PROCEDURES: A three-round modified Delphi methodology panel of 13 experts were invited to comment anonymously on the suitability of each question from the Pragmatics Profile modified for those with TBI until ≥ 80% agreement was reached. OUTCOMES AND RESULTS: The Pragmatics Profile (TBI) included 66 questions that achieved consensus after three rounds of the Delphi panel. Qualitative analysis illuminated themes relating to adults with TBI and the need to include contextual factors. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The outcome of this project was a revised version of the Pragmatics Profile which is suitable for adults with a mild-severe TBI, informed by experts and freely available online. Future research exploring the tool's utility and acceptability is the next step in its evaluation. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on this subject Assessment of the everyday functional use of language is challenging but vital. This is particularly true for those who have traumatic brain injury (TBI) where the communication outcomes can be highly variable and may include difficulties with conversational turn-taking, topic maintenance and reading social cues. There are limited tools available to clinicians and those tend to be rating scales or checklists which have a high risk of clinician bias. Available tools have a limited ability to capture the individual's personal social communication goals. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study created an online Pragmatics Profile (PP) for TBI based on experts' opinions. This paper details the themes that emerged during the process of revising the PP for those with TBI. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? The PP-TBI adds to the toolkit for speech and language therapists working with people with TBI. It meets recent recommendations in the literature to create an interview-based tool. The versatility of an online tool combined with revised input from a panel of experts increases the likelihood that clinicians will utilise this tool. Given the long-term use of the original PP by clinicians for almost 30 years and a focus on personalised care, the format and approach are also likely to be acceptable to clinicians.

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Korean J Neurotrauma ; 20(1): 52-56, 2024 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38576503

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Penetrating brain trauma is rare. We present a unique case involving a sugarcane injury that penetrated the brain via the orbit following a road traffic accident. A 32-year-old male arrived at our emergency department with a penetrating injury to his left eye. A non-contrast computerized tomography (NCCT) scan of the head showed a foreign body in the left orbit, extending to the frontal lobe. Left frontotemporal craniotomy, anterior cranial fossa exploration, retrieval of the foreign body (a sugarcane piece), and dural repair of the anterior cranial fossa were performed. The patient was discharged and showed positive progress on follow-up. Penetrating trauma to the eyes and brain can be fatal, leading to vision loss. Therefore, early surgical intervention and close coordination between ophthalmologists and neurosurgeons are imperative.

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Trauma Surg Acute Care Open ; 9(1): e001313, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38481484

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Background: Concomitant traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ocular trauma (OT) are caused by the same physical mechanisms, which may complicate therapeutic intervention if screening and evaluation of each condition are not promptly initiated. The aim of this study is to identify concomitant TBI in OT patients and characterize the pattern of those injured service members (SMs) in non-combat environments to assist in the early detection and treatment of both TBI and OT. Methods: Encounters matching the case definitions of TBI and OT for injured SMs were extracted from the Military Health System. Concomitant TBI and OT was identified as patients who were diagnosed with both medical conditions within 30 days. Incidence rates of concomitance were analyzed using a Poisson regression model. The odds of mechanisms and types of OT with concomitant TBI were analyzed using logistic regression models. Results: From 2017 to 2021, there were 71 689 SMs diagnosed with TBI, and 69 358 patients diagnosed with OT. There were 3251 concomitant cases identified. The overall concomitance rate in OT patients was 4.7%. Clinical presentations of concomitant OT had a higher rate of complications. Blast, transport accidents, assaults, alcohol, falls, and sports-related injuries (in decreasing order) were significantly associated with concomitance rates. Compared with closed globe injuries, OT with orbital fractures, rupture, laceration, adnexal periocular injury, and penetrating injury had higher risks of concomitant TBI. For patients with orbital fractures, nearly half (44.1%) sustained a concomitant TBI. Conclusions: A practical approach using temporal proximity of diagnostic data was developed to identify concomitant cases of TBI and OT which presented with more severe injury types than non-concomitant cases. These results indicate OT patients with orbital or open globe injuries sustained from high-impact mechanisms warrant further TBI screening to prompt early detection and treatment. Level of evidence: IV.

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Osong Public Health Res Perspect ; 15(1): 3-17, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38481046

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The exact factors predicting outcomes following traumatic brain injury (TBI) remain elusive. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we examined factors influencing outcomes in adult patients with TBI, from 3 months to 1 year after injury. A search of four electronic databases-PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect-yielded 29 studies for review and 16 for meta-analysis, in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. In patients with TBI of any severity, mean differences were observed in age (8.72 years; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.77-12.66 years), lymphocyte count (-0.15 109/L; 95% CI, -0.18 to -0.11), glucose levels (1.20 mmol/L; 95% CI, 0.73-1.68), and haemoglobin levels (-0.91 g/dL; 95% CI, -1.49 to -0.33) between those with favourable and unfavourable outcomes. The prevalence rates of unfavourable outcomes were as follows: abnormal cisterns, 65.7%; intracranial pressure above 20 mmHg, 52.9%; midline shift of 5 mm or more, 63%; hypotension, 71%; hypoxia, 86.8%; blood transfusion, 70.3%; and mechanical ventilation, 90%. Several predictors were strongly associated with outcome. Specifically, age, lymphocyte count, glucose level, haemoglobin level, severity of TBI, pupillary reaction, and type of injury were identified as potential predictors of long-term outcomes.

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J Neurotrauma ; 2024 Apr 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38450564

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The first aim of the Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (AUS-TBI) encompasses development of a set of measures that comprehensively predict outcomes for people with moderate-severe TBI across Australia. This process engaged diverse stakeholders and information sources across six areas: social, health, and clinical factors; biological markers; treatments; and longer-term outcomes. Here, we report the systematic review of pre-existing health conditions as predictors of outcome for people with moderate-severe TBI. Standardized searches were implemented across databases until March 31, 2022. English-language reports of studies evaluating association between pre-existing health conditions and clinical outcome in at least 10 patients with moderate-severe TBI were included. A predefined algorithm was used to assign a judgement of predictive value to each observed association. The list of identified pre-existing health conditions was then discussed with key stakeholders during a consensus meeting to determine the feasibility of incorporating them into standard care. The searches retrieved 22,217 records, of which 47 articles were included. The process led to identification of 88 unique health predictors (homologized to 21 predictor categories) of 55 outcomes (homologized to 19 outcome categories). Only pre-existing health conditions with high and moderate predictive values were discussed during the consensus meeting. Following the consensus meeting, 5 out of 11 were included (migraine, mental health conditions, ≥4 pre-existing health conditions, osteoporosis, and body mass index [BMI]) as common data elements in the AUS-TBI data dictionary. Upon further discussion, 3 additional pre-existing health conditions were included. These are pre-existing heart disease, frailty score, and previous incidence of TBI.

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Indian J Crit Care Med ; 28(2): 97-99, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38323264

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How to cite this article: Nasa P, Majeed NA, Juneja D. Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity after Traumatic Brain Injury: Current Understanding and Therapeutic Options. Indian J Crit Care Med 2024;28(2):97-99.

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