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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]

Overview

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of traumatic brain injury

• Early removal of intracranial hematoma
• Reduction of hypoxia
• Reduction of hypotension
• Calcium homeostasis

Secondary Prevention

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of traumatic brain injury

• Early removal of intracranial hematoma
• Reduction of hypoxia
• Reduction of hypotension
• Calcium homeostasis