Aidey
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If the lower brain is involved, I agree the outcome is a forgone conclusion. However, if it's not, the only hope for a future that doesn't involve having the mental capacity of things planted in a garden (or for that matter death) is rapid control of the damaged tissue. Whatever damage that has already occured is done, you have to focus on preventing secondary injury (inflamation, hypoxia, ect). Is my thinking correct?
I think your thinking is sound.
My point is with the damage that would likely have happened in such a scenario, I think that preventing secondary injury is a moot point.
I created this thread so I wouldn't hijack the other one.
I know there are a number of things being researched to help TBI patients, what I am curious about is current prehospital practice. Aside from appropriate oxygenation are there any preventative practices that can be done to help reduce the chances of secondary injury? I know mannitol et al can be used to reduce intracranial swelling, but can they be used ahead of time, or only once swelling is suspected?