title: Audit of head injury management in the Northern Region.
abstract: Head injury is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the UK and is more prevalent among children and young adults. However, certain factors that contribute to deaths and brain damage can be audited. This article describes an audit of head injury management conducted by the Northern Regional Head Injury Group.
authors.affiliation: Audit Sister, Regional Neurosciences Centre, Newcastle General Hospital.
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Treadwell
authors.affiliation: Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and Consultant Neurosurgeon, Newcastle General Hospital.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mendelow