2022/2023

In severe TBI, ventilate with % oxygen until . Maintain an oxygen saturation of . 100%, blood gas measurements are available, >98%.

In severe TBI, set ventilation parameters to maintain a PCO2 of 35 mmHg

Barbiturates may be effective in , though should not be used in the presence of or

Reducing ICP refractory to other methods

Hypovolemia

Hypotension

Post-traumatic epilepsy occurs in approximately % of inpatients with closed head injuries and % ofinpatients with severe head injuries.

5%, 15%

Nearly % of prehospital trauma-related deaths involve brain injury.

90%

Approximately % of patients with brain injuries who receive medical attention can be categorized as having mild injuries, % as moderate, and % as severe.

75%, 15%, 10%

The primary goal of treatment for patients with suspected TBI is to: