McNaughton H, Harwood M. Traumatic brain injury: assessment and management.
HOSPITAL MEDICINE (LONDON, ENGLAND : 1998) 2002;
63:8-11. [PMID:
11828827 DOI:
10.12968/hosp.2002.63.1.2099]
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Abstract
Suspected traumatic brain injury is a common presenting problem for emergency department staff. Sorting out who needs to have a computed tomography scan, who should be admitted and who should be followed up can be difficult. A framework for making these decisions is provided in this article.
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