title: Acute injury to the central nervous system.
abstract: Central nervous system (CNS) trauma is divided into brain and spinal cord injury. A basic understanding of the pathophysiology of CNS trauma helps the practitioner more accurately evaluate, treat, and prognose cases of CNS trauma. The progressive nature of CNS injuries and the contribution of microvascular ischemic are explored.
authors.affiliation: Rocky Mountain Specialty Clinic, Denver, Colorado.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Colter
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Rucker
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D011379:Prognosis; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*