AANS Online Scientific Session: Pediatrics-Injury Mechanisms and Severity In Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Admitted To The Ward Or Intensive Care Unit

Injury Mechanisms and Severity In Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Admitted To The Ward Or Intensive Care Unit – The European Perspective

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In this video, Alexander Jünzi discusses the injury mechanisms and severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in pediatric patients in Europe. TBI is a leading cause of death and disability in children, but it is understudied. The study used data from the SENDER-TBI core study and registry, including 227 patients from the core study and 687 from the registry. The most common causes of pediatric TBI were road traffic incidents and falls. Severity of TBI was high, with 61% of patients having severe TBI. Concurrent injuries were common, especially in ICU patients. Outcome was favorable in over 90% of patients. Preventive measures and improved ICU care are suggested.

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Alexander Younsi, MD

Keywords

traumatic brain injury

pediatric patients

severity of TBI

road traffic incidents

falls