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Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica 12/2017

01-12-2017 | Review Article - Brain Injury

ICP management in patients suffering from traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Authors: Peter Abraham, Robert C. Rennert, Brandon C. Gabel, Jayson A. Sack, Navaz Karanjia, Peter Warnke, Clark C. Chen

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 12/2017

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Abstract

Background

Severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring and management form the cornerstone of treatment paradigms for sTBI in developed countries. We examine the available randomized controlled trial (RCT) data on the impact of ICP management on clinical outcomes after sTBI.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature on ICP management following sTBI was performed to identify pertinent RCT articles.

Results

We identified six RCT articles that examined whether ICP monitoring, decompressive craniectomy, or barbiturate coma improved clinical outcomes after sTBI. These studies support (1) the utility of ICP monitoring in the management of sTBI patients and (2) craniectomy and barbiturate coma as effective methods for the management of intracranial hypertension secondary to sTBI. However, despite adequate ICP control in sTBI patients, a significant proportion of surviving patients remain severely disabled.

Conclusions

If one sets the bar at the level of functional independence, then the RCT data raises questions pertaining to the utility of decompressive craniectomy and barbiturate coma in the setting of sTBI.
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Metadata
Title
ICP management in patients suffering from traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Authors
Peter Abraham
Robert C. Rennert
Brandon C. Gabel
Jayson A. Sack
Navaz Karanjia
Peter Warnke
Clark C. Chen
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 12/2017
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-017-3363-1

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