TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - Traumatic brain injury: an overview of epidemiology, pathophysiology, and medical management
JO  - Medical clinics of North America
A1  - Capizzi, Allison
A1  - Woo, Jean
A1  - Verduzco-Gutierrez, Monica
SP  - 213
EP  - 238
VL  - 104
IS  - 2
N2  - Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an acquired insult to the brain from an external mechanical force that may result in temporary or permanent impairment. The goal of this article is to provide a general review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology and medical management of adult patients with TBI for providers practicing outside the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The medical and rehabilitation management of moderate to severe TBI is the focus of this article, with a brief discussion of the management of mild injuries.<br><br>Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0025-7125
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2019.11.001
ID  - ref1
ER  -