Contemporary Management of Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. Deb Stein, Chief of Trauma at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, shares her expertise on managing traumatic brain injury (TBI). She discusses the importance of timely interventions for elevated intracranial pressure and nuances in seizure and DVT prophylaxis. Nutrition's critical role in TBI recovery is highlighted, along with the complexities of tracheostomy decisions. Stein emphasizes a patient-centered approach and the need for updated guidelines, while also pointing towards promising future research and innovations in TBI management.