Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disabling conditions in persons. The frequency and severity of head injuries have both decreased as a result of numerous industrial safety improvements, the installation of airbags in automobiles, and the enforcement of speed restrictions. TBI survivorship has increased due to advancements in emergency response times and acute care, but this has also increased the need for accurate ways to detect individuals at risk of subsequent diseases. Pupil reactivity, the Glasgow Coma Scale, and head computed tomography are currently the main clinical signs indicating the existence of brain damage. The current review will cover the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of TBI,

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