Current trends in mild traumatic brain injury

Authors

Evan M. Krueger, Neurological Surgery, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, USA.
Anthony M. DiGiorgio, Neurological Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA.
Jonathan Jagid, Neurological Surgery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, USA.
Joacir G. Cordeiro, Neurological Surgery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, USA.
Hamad Farhat, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Krueger EM, DiGiorgio AM, Jagid J, Cordeiro JG, Farhat H. Current Trends in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Cureus. 2021;13(10):e18434. Published 2021 Oct 2. doi:10.7759/cureus.18434

Abstract

In this review, we provide an overview of the current research and treatment of all types of traumatic brain injury (TBI) before illustrating the need for improved care specific to mild TBI patients. Contemporary issues pertaining to acute care of mild TBI including prognostication, neurosurgical intervention, repeat radiographic imaging, reversal of antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications, and cost savings initiatives are reviewed. Lastly, the effect of COVID-19 on TBI is addressed.

Document Type

Article

PubMed ID

34737902