Placement of Intracranial Bolt Monitors by Trauma Surgeons – A 6 year Review

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Abstract

Brain Trauma Foundation guidelines advocate for the use of intracranial
pressure (ICP) monitoring following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in patients with a GCS > 8 and an abnormal CT scan. The absence of 24 hour in-house Neurosurgery coverage could however negatively impact timely monitor placement. We reviewed our experience with placement of ICP bolts by Trauma Surgeons who had been trained and credentialed in their insertion.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages20
Number of pages1
StatePublished - Sep 1 2013
Event2013 American Association of the Surgery of Trauma -
Duration: Sep 18 2013Sep 21 2013

Conference

Conference2013 American Association of the Surgery of Trauma
Abbreviated titleAAST 2013
Period9/18/139/21/13

Disciplines

  • Surgery

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