A Pediatric Brain Injury Guideline Allows Safe Management of Traumatic Brain Injuries by Trauma Surgeons

Abstract

We implemented a pediatric Brain Injury Guideline (pBIG) to stratify traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and allow management of less severe cases without repeat CT imaging or neurosurgical consultation. Injuries were classified as mild (pBIG1), moderate (pBIG2), severe (pBIG3) or isolated skull fracture (ISF) based on neurologic status, size and number of bleeds. We hypothesize that pediatric TBIs can be safely managed with this guideline.

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