| Literature DB >> 28985897 |
Kendon W Kuo1, Lenore M Bacek2, Amanda R Taylor3.
Abstract
Head trauma is a common cause of significant morbidity and mortality in dogs and cats. Traumatic brain injury may occur after head trauma. Understanding the pathophysiology of primary and secondary injury after head trauma is essential for management. This article reviews the pathophysiology of head trauma, patient assessment and diagnostics, and treatment recommendations.Entities:
Keywords: Cat; Dog; Head trauma; Intracranial pressure; Traumatic brain injury
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28985897 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.08.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract ISSN: 0195-5616 Impact factor: 2.093