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Explain the steps involved in assessing and managing a patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the emergency department, including neurological assessments and monitoring.

Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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Step 1: Introduction to traumatic brain injury (TBI)

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Step 2: 1. Primary Survey and Stabilization:

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Step 3: 2. Neurological Assessment:

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Step 4: 3. Monitoring and Diagnostic Tests:

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Step 5: 4. ICP Monitoring and Management:

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Step 6: 5.Pain Management and Sedation:

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