Description
The aim of this booklet is to bridge the gap between rescue of a patient with an acute head injury and his or her treatment by a neurosurgeon. It provides a protocol for management of acute head injuries. Topics covered include: the Glasgow coma scale; initial resuscitation and assessment; major head injuries; observation and review on the ward; minor head injuries; transfer protocol; pharmacopeia; driving advice rehabilitation. The booklet is intended for paramedics, all accident and emergency staff, orthopaedic and general surgeons, casualty consultants, and armed forces medics.
