Neurotrauma - a multidisciplinary disease

M H Wilson; A G Kolias; P J Hutchinson

doi:10.1111/ijcp.12246

Neurotrauma - a multidisciplinary disease

Int J Clin Pract. 2014 Jan;68(1):5-7. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.12246.

Authors

M H Wilson¹, A G Kolias, P J Hutchinson

Affiliation

¹ The Traumatic Brain Injury Centre, Department of Neurosurgery, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College, London, UK; London's Air Ambulance, The Helipad, The Royal London Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK; The British Neurotrauma Group, The Society of British Neurosurgeons, Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK.

PMID: 24341298
DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.12246

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury is one of the most important diseases of our time, both in terms of morbidity, mortality and economic loss. Public health policy is key to reducing its incidence. Integrated multidisciplinary clinical care is vital to minimise its morbidity and mortality.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Brain Injuries / diagnostic imaging
Brain Injuries / rehabilitation
Brain Injuries / therapy*
Critical Care / methods
Emergency Medical Services / methods
Emergency Service, Hospital
Emergency Treatment / methods
Forecasting
Humans
Neurosurgical Procedures / methods
Neurosurgical Procedures / rehabilitation
Patient Care Team
Radiography

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

Grants and funding