Head injuries. Initial evaluation and management.
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Friedman, AH
Published in: Postgrad Med
March 1983
While primary neurologic damage in the patient with head trauma may be irreversible, damage from secondary injuries can often be avoided with rapid identification and correction of factors potentially leading to such injury. In patients with severe injuries, systematic evaluation is needed, including assessment of respiratory and circulatory systems, history taking, inspection of the head, and neurologic, general, and roentgenographic examination, as well as monitoring of vital functions, continuing patient care, and administration of intravenous fluids and medications.
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Postgrad Med
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ISSN
0032-5481
Publication Date
March 1983
Volume
73
Issue
3
Start / End Page
219 / 230
Location
England
Related Subject Headings
- Respiration
- Reflex
- Radiography
- Pupil
- Nervous System Diseases
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Encephalocele
- Coma
- Brain Injuries
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Friedman, A. H. (1983). Head injuries. Initial evaluation and management. Postgrad Med, 73(3), 219–230. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1983.11697808
Friedman, A. H. “Head injuries. Initial evaluation and management.” Postgrad Med 73, no. 3 (March 1983): 219–30. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1983.11697808.
Friedman AH. Head injuries. Initial evaluation and management. Postgrad Med. 1983 Mar;73(3):219–30.
Friedman, A. H. “Head injuries. Initial evaluation and management.” Postgrad Med, vol. 73, no. 3, Mar. 1983, pp. 219–30. Pubmed, doi:10.1080/00325481.1983.11697808.
Friedman AH. Head injuries. Initial evaluation and management. Postgrad Med. 1983 Mar;73(3):219–230.
Published In
Postgrad Med
DOI
ISSN
0032-5481
Publication Date
March 1983
Volume
73
Issue
3
Start / End Page
219 / 230
Location
England
Related Subject Headings
- Respiration
- Reflex
- Radiography
- Pupil
- Nervous System Diseases
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Encephalocele
- Coma
- Brain Injuries