title: Central nervous system trauma.
abstract: Preventing and treating cerebral ischaemia is the main goal of management of head injured patients. Initial care focuses on achieving oxygenation, airway control and treatment of arterial hypotension. Repeated neurological assessment to exclude intracranial haematoma is mandatory.
authors.affiliation: University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Statham
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy