Glasgow Coma Scale Motor Score Predicts Need for Tracheostomy After Decompressive Craniectomy for Traumatic Brain Injury.

Andrew R Guillotte Aaron BrakeDomenico GattozziKushal Shah

Published in: Korean journal of neurotrauma (2023)

GCS motor score of 5 or less on POD 5 of decompressive craniectomy is a useful screening threshold for selecting patients who may benefit from tracheostomy, or may be potential candidates for extubation.

Keyphrases

traumatic brain injury
severe traumatic brain injury
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
cardiac surgery
respiratory failure
risk assessment
climate change