The feasibility of early chemical thromboprophylaxis in traumatic brain injury patients admitted to a trauma ICU
Date
2024
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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract
Trauma is a disease process that occurs because of man’s interaction with other people and the environment. Trauma is the leading cause of non-natural death, a significant cause of permanent disability, with the economically active population group most affected (1,2). Traumatic brain injury (TBI) characterises a major source of trauma-related mortality and is a leading cause of permanent disability in the young population (3). Traumatic brain injury commonly occurs in the background of polytrauma and remains a major obstacle in improving trauma outcomes. Mortality is directly attributable to TBI in up to one-third of patients who die after multiple injuries (4)
Description
A research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Medicine to the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024
Keywords
Traumatic brain injury, Thromboprophylaxis, Computer tomography, UCTD
Citation
Mathibela, Setoni. (2024). The feasibility of early chemical thromboprophylaxis in traumatic brain injury patients admitted to a trauma ICU [Master’s dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WireDSpace.