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Sedation in Traumatic Brain Injury
Joint Authors
Source
Emergency Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Several different classes of sedative agents are used in the management of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
These agents are used at induction of anaesthesia, to maintain sedation, to reduce elevated intracranial pressure, to terminate seizure activity and facilitate ventilation.
The intent of their use is to prevent secondary brain injury by facilitating and optimising ventilation, reducing cerebral metabolic rate and reducing intracranial pressure.
There is limited evidence available as to the best choice of sedative agents in TBI, with each agent having specific advantages and disadvantages.
This review discusses these agents and offers evidence-based guidance as to the appropriate context in which each agent may be used.
Propofol, benzodiazepines, narcotics, barbiturates, etomidate, ketamine, and dexmedetomidine are reviewed and compared.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Flower, Oliver& Hellings, Simon. 2012. Sedation in Traumatic Brain Injury. Emergency Medicine International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487108
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Flower, Oliver& Hellings, Simon. Sedation in Traumatic Brain Injury. Emergency Medicine International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487108
American Medical Association (AMA)
Flower, Oliver& Hellings, Simon. Sedation in Traumatic Brain Injury. Emergency Medicine International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487108
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487108