2021 Volume 35 Issue 2 Pages 21-28
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a common pathological condition in emergency medical care. Although most mTBI cases resolve in a few days, some deteriorate to a serious state that may lead to a poor outcome. Social problems, such as postconcussional syndrome and higher brain dysfunction, also accompany neurotrauma. In this paper, we discuss important topics in clinical management of mTBI while referring to the guidelines for the treatment and management of traumatic brain injury (4th edition, published in 2019).
In clinical management of mTBI, it is important to consider the risk factors of aggravation, judge indications on CT, and decide whether hospitalization is needed. In addition, detailed medical records are important for future reference in the diagnosis of postconcussional syndrome or higher brain dysfunction.
