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- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to changes in brain function or structure due to external forces, making it a significant cause of disability and death globally.
- Post-traumatic amnesia is a key indicator of TBI severity, determining how quickly a patient can regain orientation and memory function.
- The article reviews recent developments in TBI epidemiology, classification, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and the management of related neuropsychiatric conditions for critical care specialists.
Article Abstract
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force. TBI is a major cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Post-traumatic amnesia, or the interval from injury until the patient is oriented and able to form and later recall new memories, is an important index of TBI severity and functional outcome. This article will discuss the updates in the epidemiology, definition and classification, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of common acute neuropsychiatric sequelae of traumatic brain injury that the critical care specialist may encounter.
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