Management of non-severe head injuries

Introduction: Non-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined by a Glasgow score of 9 or higher, and is a frequent pathology in the neurosurgical setting. Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemio-clinical and prognostic aspects, the therapeutic modalities and the role of the nurse in its management.Methods: This was a retrospective study based on 61 patient records from a seven-year period (2014-2020) who had been treated for non-severe head injury.Results: The mean age of our population was 45 years, with a male predominance (sex ratio=2.05). The main causes of CT were public road accidents (55.8%) and domestic accidents (31.1%). The main lesions found were extradural hematomas (50.8%) and embarrures (24.6%). Treatment was mainly surgical (62.3%).Conclusions: Head trauma requires multidisciplinary management.The nurse plays a vital role in its management, as well as in psychological care and support for families and relatives.

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Dr. Harbaoui ist außerordentlicher Professor für Neurochirurgie an der Medizinischen Fakultät von Tunis. Er praktiziert am Militärkrankenhaus in Tunis.