title: Management of head injury. Prehospital care.
abstract: The care of the patient begins at the moment of injury, and thus, prehospital care is crucial in the overall treatment of the patient. This article discusses the basic principals involved in prehospital care, including the importance of timing, emergency medical training, and resuscitation at the scene. It discusses how the patient is evaluated, the types of transportation available, and the appropriate destination for the patient depending on his or her injuries.
authors.affiliation: Southern Neurologic Institute, Aiken, South Carolina.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005392:First Aid / Q000379:methods*; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006801:Humans; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D014187:Transportation of Patients
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen