| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5634640 | World Neurosurgery | 2017 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
Traumatic brain injury represented the majority of neurosurgical admissions at MRRH, disproportionately affecting young males. Age, closed head injury, admission Glasgow Coma Scale, getting a diagnostic image, and neurosurgical procedure were all independent predictors of mortality. Resource appropriate interventions throughout the health system are needed to meet the demand and improve outcomes.
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Authors
Jihad Abdelgadir, Emily R. Smith, Maria Punchak, Joao Ricardo Vissoci, Catherine Staton, Alex Muhindo, David Kitya, Lawrence P. Park, Michael M. Haglund,