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Published in: Critical Care 3/2012

01-06-2012 | Commentary

Effects of non-neurological complications on traumatic brain injury outcome

Authors: Kimberly S Meyer, Maxwell Boakye, Donald W Marion

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 3/2012

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Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects over 1.5 million Americans annually and consumes a significant amount of healthcare dollars. Identification of complications and factors that impact recovery from TBI is important in improving outcome and allocating appropriate resources. Understanding the role of non-neurologic complications such as sepsis, acute kidney injury, and respiratory problems on TBI outcome and mortality is critical.
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Metadata
Title
Effects of non-neurological complications on traumatic brain injury outcome
Authors
Kimberly S Meyer
Maxwell Boakye
Donald W Marion
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 3/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc11311

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