Evidenced-Based Care of the Child
with Traumatic Head Injury

August 18, 2000


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Evidence-Based Care of the Child with Traumatic Head Injury

Objectives

Monroe- Kellie Principle

Traumatic Mass Occupying Lesions

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

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Cerebral Edema

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Is hyperglycemia detrimental?

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Basic Monitoring

Overview: Management of Traumatic Head Injury

Respiratory Support: Maximize Oxygenation

Respiratory Support: Normoventilation

Research Supporting Normoventilation

Use of Hyperventilation ...

Circulatory Support: Maintain Cerebral Perfusion Pressure

Circulatory Support: Maintain Cerebral Perfusion Pressure

Decreasing Intracranial Pressure

Hyperosmolar Therapy: Increase Blood Osmolarity

Diuretic Therapy

Hypertonic Fluid Administration

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Decrease Intracranial Pressure: Promote Venous Drainage

Management of Pain & Agitation

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Suctioning Practices

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Reduction of Cerebral Metabolic Rate

Reduction of Cerebral Metabolic Rate: Hypothermia

Summary of Recommended Practices

Summary of Recommended Practices

Summary of Recommended Practices

Author: Tara Trimarchi MSN, CRNP

Email: trimarchi@email.chop.edu

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Document created August 18, 2000
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