Summary Of Maxillofacial Trauma
Any patient presenting with maxillofacial trauma, has by definition, a head injury whether or not the cranium is involved. For this reason, maxillofacial trauma patients must initially be assessed using ATLS protocol to ensure life-threatening injuries are prioritized.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a traumatically induced injury or disruption of brain function as a result of the trauma or external force. TBI results in at least one of the following clinical signs following the event: (1) Any period of loss, or a decreased level, of consciousness. (2) Any loss of memory. (3) Any alteration in mental state at the time of the injury (4) Neurological deficits (5) Intracranial lesion.
The management of head injuries depends on severity and
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a traumatically induced injury or disruption of brain function as a result of the trauma or external force. TBI results in at least one of the following clinical signs following the event: (1) Any period of loss, or a decreased level, of consciousness. (2) Any loss of memory. (3) Any alteration in mental state at the time of the injury (4) Neurological deficits (5) Intracranial lesion.
The management of head injuries depends on severity and