Care of patients with brain injury in the critical care environment.
Nurses caring for patients with brain injuries need to be aware of the effect of such injuries on brain anatomy and the problems associated with a rise in intracranial pressure. This paper examines the main aspects of nursing care for brain-injured patients. Further research is required in many areas of management in this patient group to provide up-to-date, evidence-based care.
Hughes
Richard
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Intensive Care Unit, St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Trust, London.
D001921:Brain / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000451:nursing*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans