Abstract Worldwide, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality. It is the third most common cause of injury related death with direct and indirect …

The potential for cervical spine injury makes airway management more complex in the
trauma patient. Patients with injury above the clavicles are at increased risk, and this is …

Airway management in patients with cervical spine injury is a difficult and challenging task.
Attention to head positioning and stabilization during the initial evaluation and airway …

They should recognize the situations in which such injuries are likely, be familiar with
evaluation of the cervical spine, and understand the risks and benefits of alternative …

Globally, there are approximately six million deaths per year from trauma [1]. Traumatic brain
injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury are major contributors to this key public health challenge …

Airway management in patients with confirmed or suspected cervical spine injury challenges
even experienced trauma anesthesiologists. Appropriate care requires an understanding of …

Severe head injury remains common and patients who survive the initial insult are often left
with a major neurological deficit. This has serious economic implications both for health care …

INTRODUCTION radiographic three-view series traditionally used to assess the integrity of
the cervical spine may be supplemented with Cervical spine injury (CSI) continues to be a …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for around 30% of all trauma-related deaths. Over the
past 40 years, TBI has remained a major cause of mortality after trauma. The primary injury …

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head
injury that disrupts the function of the brain. TBI is one of the most serious, life-threatening …