Citation

Ruchholtz S, Nast-Kolb D. Nervenarzt, Der 2003; 74(2): 179-193.

Vernacular Title

Schadel-Hirn-Trauma.

Affiliation

Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Essen. steffan.ruchholtz@uni-essen.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00115-003-1490-9

PMID

12596021

Abstract

In cases of craniocerebral trauma there may be primary and secondary cerebral lesions. The principal goal of treatment is to minimize secondary cerebral trauma by optimized therapy. In the primary treatment phase monitoring of vital signs (blood pressure and respiration) is of crucial importance. CT diagnosis is followed by treatment of any increase in intracranial pressure by relief of hematomas, CSF drainage and appropriate intensive care measures.

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