Journal of neurosurgery
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Journal of neurosurgery · May 2010
Meta AnalysisRelationship of aggressive monitoring and treatment to improved outcomes in severe traumatic brain injury.
Despite being common practice for decades and being recommended by national guidelines, aggressive monitoring and treatment of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) have not been supported by convincing evidence. ⋯ Aggressive ICP monitoring and treatment of patients with severe TBI is associated with a statistically significant improvement in outcome. This improvement occurs independently of temporal effects.