Treatment of cerebral complications of the acute period of severe traumatic brain injury

Abstract

Craniocerebral trauma currently occupies one of the leading places among injuries of various localizations (up to 40%) and is characterized as "killer number 1". The main task of modern therapeutic measures in the acute period of severe craniocerebral trauma is not only to extend the life expectancy of the injured, but also to create the most favorable conditions for restoration of functional activity of the brain, prevention and reduction of possible extra- and intracerebral complications, reduction of adverse neurological and psychiatric consequences in the long-term period.