Scandinavian guidelines for initial management of minimal, mild, and moderate head injuries

被引:181
作者
Ingebrigtsen, T
Romner, B
Kock-Jensen, C
机构
[1] Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Tromsø
来源
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE | 2000年 / 48卷 / 04期
关键词
head injury; management; guidelines; computed tomography; costs;
D O I
10.1097/00005373-200004000-00029
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Background: The Scandinavian Neurotrauma Committee was initiated by the Scandinavian Neurosurgical Society to develop evidence-based guidelines for improved care of neurotrauma patients. Methods: A MEDLINE search identified 475 papers dealing with the management of minimal, mild, and moderate head injuries. Forty-two studies presenting class II evidence on the initial management of such injuries were reviewed and management guidelines were developed. Results: Implementation of the Head Injury Severity Scale is advocated. Patients with minimal injuries (no loss of consciousness, Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15) can be safely discharged, Routine early computed tomographic scan is recommended in cases with mild injuries (history of loss of consciousness, Glasgow Coma Scale score = 14-15) and patients with normal scans may be discharged, Computed tomographic scan and admission is mandatory in moderate injuries (Glasgow Coma Scale score = 13), All patients harboring additional risk factors should be scanned and admitted. A flow-chart for clinical decision making and a Head Injury Instruction card is introduced. Conclusions: The Scandinavian Neurotrauma Committee suggests guidelines that should be safe and cost-effective for the initial management of minimal, mild, and moderate head injuries.
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页数:7
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