{"product_id":"management-of-non-severe-head-injuries-9786208297367","title":"Management of non-severe head injuries","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ahmed Harbaoui\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Our Knowledge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Non-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined by a Glasgow score of 9 or higher, and is a frequent pathology in the neurosurgical setting. Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemio-clinical and prognostic aspects, the therapeutic modalities and the role of the nurse in its management.Methods: This was a retrospective study based on 61 patient records from a seven-year period (2014-2020) who had been treated for non-severe head injury.Results: The mean age of our population was 45 years, with a male predominance (sex ratio=2.05). The main causes of CT were public road accidents (55.8%) and domestic accidents (31.1%). The main lesions found were extradural hematomas (50.8%) and embarrures (24.6%). Treatment was mainly surgical (62.3%).Conclusions: Head trauma requires multidisciplinary management.The nurse plays a vital role in its management, as well as in psychological care and support for families and relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46381283672215,"sku":"9786208297367","price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9786208297367.webp?v=1768772070","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/management-of-non-severe-head-injuries-9786208297367","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}