Abstract
The pathophysiology and clinical management of acute brain injury in infancy and childhood are presented using acute traumatic brain injury as a model. The principles of stabilization, transport, and intensive care management are critically reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Brain Injuries / physiopathology
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Brain Injuries / therapy*
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Child
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Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
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Child, Preschool
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Critical Care / methods*
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Critical Care / organization & administration
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Hemodynamics
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Humans
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Infant
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Intracranial Pressure
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Patient Transfer
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Transportation of Patients
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Water-Electrolyte Balance