Head and spinal cord injury

被引:20
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Marion, DW
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[1] Univ Pittsburgh, Dept Neurol Surg, Brain Trauma Res Ctr, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
[2] Univ Pittsburgh, Ctr Injury Res & Control, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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10.1016/S0733-8619(05)70073-6
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries remain the leading cause of death and disability for individuals under 50 years of age. This article describes common causes of primary and secondary central nervous system injuries. Particular emphasis is placed on the initial evaluation of trauma patients, detection of head and spinal cord injuries, and critical care of these patients. Definitive management of central nervous system injuries and prognosis and long-term management issues are also discussed.
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