Henry W Caplan1, Charles S Cox1. 1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality; however, little definitive evidence exists about most clinical management strategies. Here, we highlight important differences between two major guidelines, the 2016 Brain Trauma Foundation guidelines and the Lund Concept, along with recent pre-clinical and clinical data. RECENT FINDINGS: While intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring has been questioned, the majority of literature demonstrates benefit in severe TBI. The optimal cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and ICP are yet unknown, but likely as important is the concept of ICP burden. The evidence for anti-hypertensive therapy is strengthening. Decompressive craniectomy improves mortality, but at the cost of increased morbidity. Plasma-based resuscitation has demonstrated benefit in multiple pre-clinical TBI studies. SUMMARY: The management of hemodynamics and intravascular volume are crucial in TBI. Based on recent evidence, ICP monitoring, anti-hypertensive therapy, minimal use of vasopressors/inotropes, and plasma resuscitation may improve outcomes.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality; however, little definitive evidence exists about most clinical management strategies. Here, we highlight important differences between two major guidelines, the 2016 Brain Trauma Foundation guidelines and the Lund Concept, along with recent pre-clinical and clinical data. RECENT FINDINGS: While intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring has been questioned, the majority of literature demonstrates benefit in severe TBI. The optimal cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and ICP are yet unknown, but likely as important is the concept of ICP burden. The evidence for anti-hypertensive therapy is strengthening. Decompressive craniectomy improves mortality, but at the cost of increased morbidity. Plasma-based resuscitation has demonstrated benefit in multiple pre-clinical TBI studies. SUMMARY: The management of hemodynamics and intravascular volume are crucial in TBI. Based on recent evidence, ICP monitoring, anti-hypertensive therapy, minimal use of vasopressors/inotropes, and plasma resuscitation may improve outcomes.
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