Introduction. Alcohol abuse constitutes a significant social and health problem in Poland. Consumption of even a small amount of alcohol causes an increase in the probability of the injury. Aim.
Małgorzata Kołpa+4 more
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Clinical and Radiological Profile in Non Hypertensive Intracerebral Haemorrhage-A Prospective Observational Study [PDF]
Introduction: Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH) is less frequent than ischaemic stroke, but has higher mortality and morbidity, it being one of the first causes of severe disability. Hypertension is the most common cause of ICH but Non Hypertensive
Siddaganga, Bharat L Konin, Swathi Bhat
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Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Infants and Young Children With Traumatic Brain Injury [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To examine the use of intracranial pressure monitors and treatment for elevated intracranial pressure in children 24 months old or younger with traumatic brain injury in North Carolina between April 2009 and March 2012 and compare this with a ...
Dixon, Rebecca R.+3 more
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Com o objetivo de modificar a escala de coma de Glasgow pediátrica para utilização na medicina veterinária, foram utilizados 30 cães adultos com alterações neurológicas passíveis de avaliação da consciência.
M.B. Andrade+5 more
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Lipid emulsion–induced recovery from unconsciousness caused by lidocaine toxicity: A case report
Lipid emulsion is used to treat systemic toxicity caused by local anesthetics. In addition, lipid emulsion was reported to be effective in ameliorating cardiovascular depression evoked by non-local anesthetic drug toxicity with high lipid solubility.
Miyeong Park+5 more
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Knowledge of the Glasgow Coma Scale among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana
Background Knowledge of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is recognized as an asset to all clinical nurses. However, many studies in different countries have reported low levels of knowledge of the GCS among nurses. Little is known about this subject in Ghana.
Afizu Alhassan+2 more
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Cerebral arteriovenous malformations : usability of Spetzler-Martin and Spetzler-Ponce scales in qualification to endovascular embolisation and neurosurgical procedure [PDF]
Purpose: Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are connected with cerebral haemorrhage, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, headaches, mass effect, and ischaemia symptoms.
Baron, Jan+8 more
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Surgical Outcome of Isolated Extradural Hematomas Operated in a Teaching Hospital in Western Nepal
The aim of this determine the causes, frequency, location of isolated extradural hematomas in patients presenting with head injury and to find out the outcome of surgery in such patients.
Balgopal Karmacharya+2 more
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Comparison of the Full Outline of UnResponsiveness and Glasgow Liege Scale/Glasgow Coma Scale in an Intensive Care Unit Population. [PDF]
peer reviewedBACKGROUND: The Full Outline of UnResponsiveness (FOUR) has been proposed as an alternative for the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)/Glasgow Liege Scale (GLS) in the evaluation of consciousness in severely brain-damaged patients.
A Benzer+51 more
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Traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage : Clinical and Radiological Outcomes at Qena University Hospitals
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered the most common cause of death and disability among young individuals, Traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (TICH) is a common complication of traumatic brain injury.
Eslam El Sayed El Khateeb+3 more
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