• The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the mainstay for rapid neurologic assessment in acute head injury. (medscape.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the safety and functional outcomes of antiplatelet use within 24 hours following mechanical thrombectomy (MT). METHODS: A retrospective review of prospectively collected data for consecutive patients who underwent MT for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) between 2016 and 2020 was performed. (bvsalud.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Endovascular thrombectomy is a promising treatment for acute ischemic stroke in children, but outcome and technical data in pediatric patients with large-vessel occlusions are lacking. (bvsalud.org)
  • The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between acute physiologic and chronic health examination (APACHE) II and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) scores and outcomes of post-cardiac arrest patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia (TH). (accjournal.org)
  • PROLONGED high-dose thiopental therapy is used to reduce intracranial hypertension and protect the brain against ischemic injury in acute neurologic and neurosurgical emergencies. (silverchair.com)
  • The indication for digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in these latter 2 cases was assessment of cervicocerebral vessels after intravenous thrombolysis of an acute stroke in one case and headaches of uncertain etiology in the other case (initially examined at 1.5T by MR imaging and MR angiography). (ajnr.org)
  • Although many authors use the term brain injury to mean acute traumatic damage to the central nervous system (CNS), others use the term head injury, which allows inclusion of skull injuries, fractures, or soft tissue damage to the face or head without any obvious neurologic consequences. (medscape.com)
  • Few data are available for the most severe cases of HSE, those admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), particularly as concerns their epidemiology, initial management, acute-phase mortality, and long-term outcome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The notion that high intracranial pressure (ICP) might be associated with a poor acute-phase outcome of severe cases of encephalitis arose from the historical series of Barnett et al. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging should be considered in patients with neurologic symptoms or advanced cervical degenerative disease, as these patients are at particular risk of acute disc and ligamentous injury following trauma. (racgp.org.au)
  • In combination, these factors exacerbate poor health outcomes in populations disproportionately affected by social conditions beyond their control, including infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
  • 24 hours), based on when antiplatelet therapy was initiated post-MT. The primary outcome was safety, determined based on the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) and inpatient mortality. (bvsalud.org)
  • Highly accurate for predicting GOS-E outcome and mortality. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • Notably, severe TBI (sTBI) has a mortality of 30-50%, while 30% of sTBI survivors have severe, chronic neurologic complications. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • The researchers have shown that serum metabolomics holds promise for the prognosis of short- and long-term outcome and mortality in adults with sTBI. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • Prognosis of short- and long-term outcome and mortality in adult sTBI. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • Highly accurate for predicting GOS-E outcome at 3- and 12- months post-injury and mortality at 3-months post-injury. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • The primary outcome measure was in-hospital mortality and the secondary outcome measure was neurologic outcomes at the time of hospital discharge. (accjournal.org)
  • The area under the curve (AUC) for APACHE II scores at 0 h for predicting in-hospital mortality and poor neurologic outcomes (cerebral performance category: 3-5) was more than 0.7, and for SOFA scores from 0 h to 48 h the AUC was less than 0.7. (accjournal.org)
  • APACHE II, but not SOFA score, at the time of ICU admission is a modest predictor of in-hospital mortality and poor neurologic outcomes at the time of hospital discharge for patients who have undergone TH after return of spontaneous circulation following OHCA. (accjournal.org)
  • The primary outcome of interest was patient global outcome, as assessed by any of: mortality, modified Rankin Score, Glasgow Outcome Score, or any other functional or neuropsychiatric outcome. (springer.com)
  • Nine studies demonstrated prognostic value of the FOUR score in predicting mortality and functional outcomes. (springer.com)
  • Thirty-two studies demonstrated equivalency or superiority of the FOUR score compared to Glasgow Coma Score in prediction of mortality and functional outcomes. (springer.com)
  • The resource-adapted introduction of trauma care protocols, regionalized care and the growth specialized centers for trauma care within each LMIC are key to improved outcomes and the lowering of trauma-related morbidity and mortality globally. (frontiersin.org)
  • Baseline hematoma size, intraventricular extension, hematoma expansion (HE), Glasgow coma scale (GCS), and age are independent predictors of a poor outcome and mortality following ICH ( 2 , 3 ). (amegroups.org)
  • This study aimed to assess the hospital incidence and mortality of HSE, and to evaluate the characteristics, management, the potential value of decompressive craniectomy and the outcome of patients with HSE admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The central nervous system is very sensitive to hyperthermia, causing neurologic complications due to involvement of the cerebellum, basal ganglia, anterior horn cells, and cranial and peripheral nerves. (mhaus.org)
  • Due to anatomic location of the PICAs (proximity to brain stem and lower cranial nerves), their surgical treatment is associated with significant risk of neurologic complications. (ajnr.org)
  • [ 1 ] In the following years, advancements in microneurosurgical techniques, including the operating microscope, microsurgical instruments, better anesthesia, and improved management of subarachnoid hemorrhage complications, led to significant improvements in surgical outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, decompressive craniectomy is associated with various complications, and the procedure lacks strong evidence of better outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The primary outcome was 30-day survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E) measured at 6 months post injury will be the primary outcome. (umich.edu)
  • The primary outcome is day-90 neurological status assessed by the Cerebral Performance Categories (CPC) Scale with dichotomization of the results (1 + 2 versus 3 + 4 + 5). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The primary outcome is assessed by a blinded psychologist during a semi-structured telephone interview of the patient or next of kin. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients sustaining a head injury from an assault or from being struck with a falling object have a markedly greater likelihood of poorer vocational outcomes than patients sustaining the more common acceleration/deceleration injuries, presumably because the former injury types entail greater axonal damage. (medscape.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Early antiplatelet initiation after MT in patients with AIS was independently associated with significantly increased odds of improved postoperative functional outcomes without increased odds of developing sICH. (bvsalud.org)
  • Barthel Index, modified Rankin scale, and extended Glasgow Outcome scale scores were assigned at 3 months.twenty-seven patients with 88 MRIs were prospectively included. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • At treatment completion, 91 (32.1%) patients were documented to have survived, of whom 33 (36.3%) had severe neurologic sequelae and 118 (41.7%) had unknown outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • 2 , 3 ] Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) has been shown to alleviate anoxic brain injury and improve neurologic outcomes in patients after ROSC. (accjournal.org)
  • The prediction of neurological outcomes is a crucial factor in determining treatment strategies for CA patients with ROSC. (accjournal.org)
  • Its theoretical benefit over preexisting scores is its evaluation of brainstem reflexes and respiratory pattern which may allow better assessment of patients with severe neurologic impairment. (springer.com)
  • Our goal was to perform a scoping systematic review on the available literature for FOUR score and outcome prediction in critically ill patients. (springer.com)
  • The FOUR score has been shown to be a useful outcome predictor in many patients with depressed level of consciousness. (springer.com)
  • In addition, she sees patients with stroke and neurovascular diseases in her stroke clinic as well as patients discharged from the neurological ICU in the Outcomes clinic. (stanford.edu)
  • Although, decisions for individual patients should never be based solely on a statistically derived injury severity score, scoring systems can nonetheless serve to estimate quantitatively the level of acuity of injured patients that are applied to adjustments in hospital outcome assessments. (medscape.com)
  • Our aim was to record all cardiac arrest team interventions over 1 year, and to analyse the outcome and survival rates of adult patients after in-hospital cardiac arrests. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Over one-third of the cardiac arrest patients (27/68) were alive after 30 days with favourable neurological outcome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Long-term survival of these patients has also improved over the past 20 years, although good functional outcomes after 1 year remain at around 13% for IHCA survivors [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The long-term neurological function of the patients was determined using the Cerebral Performance Category scale. (physionet.org)
  • Severe brain injury is the main determinant of poor outcome for patients surviving cardiac arrest resuscitation [1,2]. (physionet.org)
  • The clinical outcome was good in 7 patients, whereas 3 patients, all poor clinical grade, died (1 for unrelated reasons). (ajnr.org)
  • To ensure that all patients receive individualized assessments by clinicians based on the best available objective medical evidence. (lakewoodregional.com)
  • Dr. Staudenmayer was promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery in 2016, and continues her research, policy and advocacy work to improve the care and outcomes for patients with traumatic injuries and critical surgical illnesses. (stanford.edu)
  • HYPERION is a multicenter (22 French ICUs) trial with blinded outcome assessment in which 584 patients with successfully resuscitated nonshockable cardiac arrest are allocated at random to either TTM between 32.5 and 33.5°C (therapeutic hypothermia) or TTM between 36.5 and 37.5°C (therapeutic normothermia) for 24 hours. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In both trials, therapeutic hypothermia significantly improved the neurological outcomes of patients with cardiac arrest in shockable rhythms (ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Is optic nerve sheath diameter a promising screening tool to predict neurological outcomes and the need for secondary decompressive craniectomy in moderate to severe head injury patients? (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • The objective of this study was to measure ONSD measurements at 24-h intervals in moderate to severe head injury patients and to find its association with clinical outcomes in the target population. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • The clinical outcome was divided into the favorable group (patients who were in conservative treatment with a stable Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS] score and discharged following treatment) and the unfavorable group (patients who had a drop in GCS motor score of one or more, or expired or underwent surgical intervention) within 72 h following traumatic brain injury. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • ONSD is an efficient screening tool to assess neurological outcomes in severe head injury patients. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • The one-year outcome of these patients did not seem to be different from that of the other patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 2 Outcome research provides the methods necessary to compare different patients or groups of patients, especially different institutions. (clinicalgate.com)
  • The purpose of risk adjustment is to take into account all of the characteristics of patients known to affect their outcome, in order to understand the differences due to the treatment received and the conditions (timing, setting, standardization) in which that treatment has been delivered. (clinicalgate.com)
  • This chapter intends to describe the different methods and systems that are available for the purpose of accessing and comparing severity of illness and outcome in critically ill patients. (clinicalgate.com)
  • Patients undergoing prolonged CPR can survive with good outcome. (hindawi.com)
  • Our goal was to determine the success rate and neurological outcome of these patients and to define the characteristics of patients who might benefit from such heroic measures. (hindawi.com)
  • This is a phase IIa, single-center, open-label, pilot clinical trial with blinded outcome assessment, of a single dose of vigabatrin in 12 consecutive PASE subjects. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma in Outpatients (C3PO) is a multi-center randomized, single blind, two arm, placebo controlled phase III trial with blinded outcome assessment to establish the safety and efficacy of a single dose of convalescent plasma (CP) for preventing the progression from mild to severe COVID-19 illness. (umich.edu)
  • Concussion typically results in the rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neurologic function that resolves spontaneously. (wikipedia.org)
  • The study was primarily designed to assess the change in the level of neurological impairment in subjects suffering from the symptoms of EHS, from baseline to 90 minutes post-randomization, using the Glasgow Coma Scale ("GCS"), a validated and widely used tool among clinicians. (mhaus.org)
  • The use of a validated and well-known instrument to evaluate neurological functioning, such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, provides a reliable assessment of CNS impairment and its progression over time. (mhaus.org)
  • Outcomes depend on resuscitation efforts and on the severity of global brain injury, which is comprised of primary insult (accrued during circulation standstill) and ongoing injury due to gaps between the energetic supply and demand from the brain (secondary brain injury). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Severity assessments help to reduce ineffective life-sustaining treatment and promote efficient distribution of health care resources. (accjournal.org)
  • INTRODUCTION: The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is widely used in the assessment of clinical severity and prediction of outcome after traumatic brain injury (TBI). (wi-health.eu)
  • In 1969, researchers developed the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) to grade the severity of individual injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Assessing outcomes objectively is challenging, but the evolution of injury severity scoring systems with sufficient precision and reproducibility now permits trauma centers to compare their processes and outcomes, facilitating identification of best practices that form the foundations of quality improvement programs. (medscape.com)
  • Researchers use multiple independent variables (eg, age, injury severity) to predict the dependent variable (or outcome). (medscape.com)
  • TBIs may be closed or open injuries and are categorized on the basis of severity as measured by the Glasgow Coma Scale score (GCS). (medscape.com)
  • The secondary outcome was functional independence (defined as modified Rankin Scale [mRS] score ≤ 2) at discharge and 30 days and 90 days postoperatively. (bvsalud.org)
  • Multivariable analysis was used to identify predictors for sICH and functional outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Edema volume growth was correlated with a decline in neurologic status at 48 hours (81 vs 43 cm(3), P=0.03) but not with 3-month functional outcome.PHE volume measured by MRI increases most rapidly in the first 2 days after symptom onset and peaks toward the end of the second week. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Secondary outcomes were return of spontaneous circulation, neurological status (after return of spontaneous circulation, after 24 h, after 30 days, after 1 and 5 years), according to the Glasgow Outcomes Scale, and functional status at 30 days and 1 year, according to the Short-form-12 Health Survey. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There was a trend towards improved functional outcome, supporting the pre-determined non-futility hypothesis. (umich.edu)
  • Other secondary outcomes include functional, cognitive and behavioral assessments at 6 months, safety, survival to discharge, shortened time to follow commands, and reduction of total brain hypoxia exposure. (umich.edu)
  • Despite treatment, childhood TBM in Indonesia causes substantial neurologic sequelae and death, highlighting the importance of improved early diagnosis, better tuberculosis prevention, and optimized TBM management strategies. (cdc.gov)
  • Summary estimates of neurologic sequelae and death associated with childhood TBM have been described in a meta-analysis, but predictors of these poor outcomes other than diagnosis in the most advanced disease stage were reported to have high heterogeneities across studies ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In this context, our study aimed to assess clinical features of childhood TBM and to evaluate factors associated with poor outcomes, including in-hospital death, postdischarge death, and neurologic sequelae. (cdc.gov)
  • Other more subtle injuries, such as occult cervical soft tissue disruption, or associated vertebral or carotid arterial injuries can be difficult to detect, but may also result in permanent neurologic sequelae. (racgp.org.au)
  • The presence of prior head injuries, particularly prior concussive episodes in sports, can indicate the potential for more severe long-term outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Neurologic examination includes assessment of sensation, motor function and reflexes to identify objective signs of focal deficit, such as paraesthesia, weakness or decreased/absent deep tendon reflexes. (racgp.org.au)
  • On examination, her vitals were as follows: heart rate - 36/min, saturation - 50% in room air, blood pressure - 100/70 mmHg, electrocardiogram monitor showed sinus bradycardia, and her Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was E1V1M2. (turkjemergmed.org)
  • Gross structural brain lesions and serious neurologic residua are not part of concussion, although temporary disability can result from symptoms (such as nausea, headache, dizziness, memory disturbance, and difficulty concentrating [postconcussion syndrome]), which usually resolve within weeks. (msdmanuals.com)
  • We retrospectively evaluated clinical features and outcomes in children treated for tuberculous meningitis (TBM) at Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia, during 2011-2020. (cdc.gov)
  • The three cohorts had similar baseline clinical characteristics, including demographic features and outcomes. (amegroups.org)
  • Clinical assessment of neurological status is a vital element in decision making, outcome prediction, and information sharing among medical professionals. (springer.com)
  • Fundamentally, trauma outcome prediction is a multivariate problem. (medscape.com)
  • PURPOSE: To evaluate endovascular treatment of head and neck arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) based on the Yakes AVM classification and correlate treatment approach with clinical and angiographic outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • This will lead to the achievement of the best possible outcomes for critically ill and injured children. (frontiersin.org)
  • Our Raleigh brain damage attorneys at Edwards Kirby are committed to fighting for the best possible outcomes for victims and their families. (edwardskirby.com)
  • The most important predictors of favorable outcome in childhood TBM are early diagnosis and immediate initiation of treatment ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In this paper we describe a case of prolonged resuscitation with successful outcome. (hindawi.com)
  • In some cases, electric shock and electrocution can cause neurologic and neuropsychological symptoms or fatal brain damage, particularly if a victim also suffered from oxygen deprivation. (edwardskirby.com)
  • The presence of cervical spine injury is often overt, indicated by neurologic deficit or radiographically demonstrated fracture or malalignment. (racgp.org.au)
  • The primary endpoint is favorable outcome according to the Extended Glasgow Outcome Score (5-8) at 12 months. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Objective We performed a randomised trial in very preterm, small for gestational age (SGA) babies to determine if prophylaxis with granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) improves outcomes (the PROGRAMS trial). (bmj.com)
  • The objective was to determine the survival rate, the neurological outcome, and the characteristics of the survivors. (hindawi.com)
  • GLASGOW COMA SCALE The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was developed to assess the level of neurologic injury, and includes assessments of movement, speech, and eye opening This avoids the need to make arbitrary distinctions between consciousness and different levels of coma Brain injury is often classified as Severe (GCS ≤ 8), Moderate (GCS 9. (wi-health.eu)
  • The Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) was developed to measure global brain functioning rather than to specifically assess a particular mental or physical outcome. (wi-health.eu)
  • voice cloning In 1974, two professors of neurosurgery at the Institute of Neurological Sciences, University of Glasgow , Graham Teasdale and Bryan J. Aim of the study is to assess knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding Glasgow coma scale before and after planned teaching programme. (wi-health.eu)
  • Traditionally, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) has been widely adopted to document and formally assess neurological status. (springer.com)
  • The first initial assessment that should take place with every athlete found to be unconscious after head or neck trauma is the "ABC's" (airway, breathing, and circulation). (wikipedia.org)
  • Scientific study of the epidemiology of trauma and trauma outcomes would not be possible otherwise. (medscape.com)
  • Evaluation of emergency department pediatric readiness and outcomes among US trauma centers. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Results We found no significant differences in cognitive, general health or educational outcomes between 83 of 106 (78%) surviving children in the GM-CSF arm compared with 81 of 110 (74%) in the control arm. (bmj.com)
  • 2023). Using metabolomics to predict severe traumatic brain injury outcome (GOSE) at 3 and 12 months. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • The Full Outline of UnResponsivness (FOUR) score is a neurological assessment score. (springer.com)
  • The article explains how to undertake various elements of a neurological assessment, how often to perform neurological observations, when to escalate concerns and why it is important to use family-centred care. (rcni.com)
  • This second article aims to describe the main elements of a neurological assessment in infants, children and young people, explain how to escalate concerns and highlight the importance of involving the family. (rcni.com)
  • Explain how to use the AVPU scale, the Glasgow Coma Scale and other elements of a neurological assessment. (rcni.com)
  • Infants, children and young people may require a neurological assessment for various reasons, for example in case of a suspected or confirmed ABI, and they are at high risk of deterioration. (rcni.com)
  • Abnormal postresuscitation pupillary reactivity correlates with a poor 1-year outcome. (medscape.com)
  • Moreover, antimicrobial therapy as currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the management of childhood TBM remains suboptimal ( 9 , 10 ) and most likely contributes to poor outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • however, the cardiac arrest literature is confounded by bias arising from a decreased likelihood in the provision of aggressive supportive care when poor outcomes are expected. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Clinical studies demonstrate that brain tissue hypoxia is common, that there is a strong relationship between low PbtO2 and poor outcome, and that timely interventions can reverse brain tissue hypoxia. (umich.edu)
  • When evaluating a patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage, what are the clinical findings associated with a poor outcome? (snacc.org)
  • Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed and bar charts were constructed to evaluate the discrimination of constructed model for predicting a poor outcome following ICH. (amegroups.org)
  • P=0.023] were independently associated with a poor clinical outcome. (amegroups.org)
  • Radiomic analysis based on initial NCCT scans showed added value in predicting a poor outcome after ICH. (amegroups.org)
  • A clinical-radiomics model yielded improved accuracy in predicting a poor outcome and 30-day death following ICH compared with radiomics alone. (amegroups.org)
  • What is the time frame that leads to the best patient outcome for securing intracranial aneurysms? (snacc.org)
  • This study identified the morbidity pattern and determinants of the outcomes of children with neurological emergencies in the Children Emergency Room (CHER) of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). (bvsalud.org)
  • Prior trials examining vasopressin in cardiac arrest, however, have not demonstrated improved overall rates of sustained ROSC, long-term survival, or favorable neurological outcome. (emra.org)
  • Glasgow Coma Scale, også kaldet Glasgow Coma Score eller blot GCS bruges af læger, sygeplejersker og ambulancepersonale til at bedømme en persons bevidsthedstilstand. (wi-health.eu)
  • mardi in french Der Glasgow Coma Score lässt auch eine grobe Abschätzung des Schweregrades eines Schädel-Hirn-Traumas zu: Wert. (wi-health.eu)
  • Glasgow Coma Scale Demographic information and means of scales (ISS, GCS, and Deaad 14 4. (wi-health.eu)
  • Primary outcomes were clinical and angiographic treatment success rates and complication rates, with analysis according to the Yakes classification. (bvsalud.org)
  • Angiographic outcome was complete aneurysm and/or parent artery occlusion in 9 cases and neck remnant in 1 case. (ajnr.org)
  • Posttreatment and follow-up angiograms were analyzed, and the clinical outcome was recorded. (ajnr.org)
  • Conclusions The administration of GM-CSF to very preterm SGA babies is not associated with improved or more adverse neurodevelopmental, general health or educational outcomes at 5 years. (bmj.com)
  • A national assessment of pediatric readiness of emergency departments. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Children's nurses may perform many of these neurological observations, including by using tools such as the AVPU scale, the Glasgow Coma Scale, pupillary response and limb assessment. (rcni.com)
  • Relative PHE was defined as E(v)/H(v). Neurologic assessments were performed at admission and with each MRI. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • There is an array of initial sideline evaluations that can be conducted after a possible concussive incident such as Maddocks questions, Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC), Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), or Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2 (SCAT2). (wikipedia.org)
  • Due to lack of central documentation of cardiac arrest team interventions, the incidence, outcomes and survival rates of cardiac arrests in the hospital are unknown. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Company determined that this patient cohort was a sufficient number of subjects to enable assessment of a clinically meaningful treatment effect of RYANODEX in EHS. (mhaus.org)
  • The suggestion of worse respiratory outcomes in the GM-CSF group at 2 years was replicated at 5 years. (bmj.com)
  • Since its introduction, by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) International Injury Scaling Committee (IISC), the parent organization of the AIS modified the AIS, most recently in 2005 (AIS-2005). (medscape.com)
  • Another approach is to monitor the partial pressure of oxygen in brain tissue (PbtO2), and apply interventions to prevent brain tissue hypoxia and improve neurologic outcome. (umich.edu)
  • What tactics should be employed during temporary clipping to improve patient outcomes? (snacc.org)
  • Administration of granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) after birth raises neutrophil counts but does not improve neonatal or 2-year developmental outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • Given the variability in TBI mechanisms, patterns of brain injury, and outcomes, determining prognosis in the early days following injury can be challenging. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • Preclinical and clinical investigations (discussed below) strongly indicate that HBO2 is physiologically active in reducing brain injury and improving outcomes in severe TBI. (umich.edu)
  • Neurological observations are a vital part of the assessment of infants, children and young people with a suspected or confirmed acquired brain injury (ABI). (rcni.com)
  • In the presence of normal neurologic and ophthalmologic examinations, the most common conditions associated with photophobia are migraine, blepharospasm, and traumatic brain injury. (researchgate.net)
  • Current methods used for the prognosis of TBI, including neuroimaging and clinical assessment, have insufficient sensitivity and specificity. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • Both initial and worst GCS postresuscitation scores have correlated significantly with 1-year outcomes following severe head injury. (medscape.com)
  • Researchers at the University of Calgary have demonstrated that serum metabolite profiles are strongly associated with the prognosis of sTBI in adults using the Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS-E) at 3 months (short-term) and 12 months (long-term) post-injury. (innovatecalgary.com)
  • Knowledge regarding the diagnostic accuracy of ONSD for predicting unfavorable outcomes within 72 hours (h) of moderate and severe head injury is limited. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • This article describes the assessment and management of potential cervical spine injury in the primary care setting. (racgp.org.au)
  • Data on demography, diagnosis and outcomes of children with neurological disorders were extracted from the records. (bvsalud.org)