[Pathogenesis and prevention of pneumonia in patients with severe craniocerebral trauma].
The results of endoscopic studies of the bronchial tree have been assessed in 150 patients during the acute period of craniocerebral trauma. A correlation has been established between the side and degree of the brain stem damage and the onset of asymmetrical bronchomalacia. The development and signs of the obstructive syndrome within a 2-week post-traumatic period have been demonstrated. The incidence of destructive pneumonia has reduced four-fold. It is concluded that endoscopy of the bronchial tree is highly effective for the prevention of pneumonia in the acute period of severe craniocerebral trauma.
Korotkevich
A G
AG
Kriuchkov
V V
VV
Churliaev
Iu A
IuA
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
Patogenez i profilaktika pnevmoniĭ u bol'nykh s tiazheloĭ cherepnomozgovoĭ travmoĭ.