Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Evolution and Current Surgical Management CME

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Release Date: June 16, 2008Valid for credit through June 16, 2009

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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  1. Outline the evolution of surgical approaches for severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) as they relate to current management
  2. Discuss the clinical approach to evaluate and treat persistently elevated intracranial pressure in patients with severe TBI
  3. Review head trauma management guidelines for severe TBI
Authors and Disclosures

Randy S. Bell, LCDR, MC, USN, MD
Disclosure: Randy S. Bell, LCDR, MC, USN, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Christopher J. Neal, LCDR, MC, USN, MD
Disclosure: Christopher J. Neal, LCDR, MC, USN, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships


Christopher J. Lettieri, MAJ, MC, USA, MD
Disclosure: Christopher J. Lettieri, MAJ, MC, USA, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Rocco A. Armonda, LTC, MC, USA, MD
Disclosure: Rocco A. Armonda, LTC, MC, USA, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Jo-Ann Strangis
Disclosure: Jo-Ann Strangis has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Jacqueline A. Hart, MD
Disclosure: Jacqueline A. Hart, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Ariana Del Negro
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