Accidental hypothermia as an independent risk factor of poor neurological outcome in older multiply injured patients with severe traumatic brain injury: a matched pair analysis.

Marcel WinkelmannW SoechtigC MackeC SchroeterJ D ClausenC ZeckeyC KrettekP Mommsen

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2018)

Accidental hypothermia seems to have a negative impact on neurological recovery in older patients with multiple injuries including traumatic brain injury which outweighs potential benefits.

Keyphrases

severe traumatic brain injury
traumatic brain injury
cardiac arrest
community dwelling
middle aged
brain injury
physical activity
risk factors
cerebral ischemia
blood brain barrier