Abstract

PEREIRA RIVERON, Ramiro et al. Médicos de la familia ante los traumatismos del sistema nervioso: Pueden disminuir la mortalidad?. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 1998, vol.14, n.5, pp. 504-509. ISSN 1561-3038.

The mortality and permanent sequelae of patients suffering from severe head or spinal cord injuries may be reduced by the actions of the specialists in general comprehensive medicine and other members of the health area. Besides the essential work carried out to avoid accidents, to prevent or treat the posttraumatic hypoxia and arterial hypertension quickly are also decisive factors

Keywords : HEAD INJURIES [diagnosis]; HEAD INJURIES [therapy]; SPINAL CORD INJURIES [diagnosis]; SPINAL CORD INJURIES [therapy]; CEREBRAL ANOXIA [prevention and control]; HYPOTENSION [etiology]; GLASGOW COMA SCALE; PHYSICIANS, FAMILY; EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES [methods].

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