Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury by L. DelSignore, A. Olszewski | OPENPediatrics

This video describes the underlying pathophysiology related to cerebral swelling, management of increased intracranial pressure, and optimization of cerebral perfusion pressure in the patients with traumatic brain injury.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Describe the different types of injuries defined as traumatic brain injury
• Describe the secondary injuries that occur because of traumatic brain injury
• Describe the Monro-Kellie Doctrine and how it relates to traumatic brain injury
• Describe Cerebral Perfusion Pressure and how it relates to Intracranial Pressure and Cerebral Blood Flow in traumatic brain injury
•Describe the factors that affect cerebral blood flow
• Describe the strategies to lower intracranial pressure

AUTHORS
Lisa DelSignore, MD
Attending, Pediatric Critical Care
Tuft's Medical Center
Instructor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School

DATES
Initial publication: January 28, 2015
Last reviewed: January 11, 2022


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It was very informative. I liked how the steps made it easier to prioritize what treatment to perform first and what to do if it doesn’t improve say the cpp