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Wang Y, Guo S, Ji P, Han R, Wang N, Liu J, Chen F, Zhai Y, Wang Y, Jiao Y, Zhao W, Fan C, Xue Y, Qu L, Gao G, Qu Y, Wang L. Is There an Optimal Time Window of Placement of Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitor for Elderly Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury? An 11-Year Institutional Cohort Study With Restricted Cubic Spline Analysis. J Neurotrauma 2024. [PMID: 38425191 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2023.0610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) is a prominent contributor to both morbidity and mortality in the elderly population. The monitoring of intracranial pressure (ICP) is crucial in the management of sTBI patients. Nevertheless, the appropriate timing for the placement of ICP monitor in elderly sTBI patients remains uncertain. To determine the optimal timing for the placement of ICP monitor in elderly sTBI patients, in this retrospective cohort study, we collected data from elderly patients (> 65 years) who suffered sTBI and received ICP monitors at Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, between January 2011 and December 2021. To examine the relationship between the time of ICP monitor placement and in-hospital mortality, we conducted a multi-variate-adjusted restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis. Additionally, logistic regression analysis was applied to further analyze the influencing factors contributing to early or late ICP monitor placements. A total of 283 eligible elderly TBI patients were included in the current analysis. The in-hospital mortality rate was 73 out of 283 (26%). The RCS analysis demonstrated an inverted U-shaped curve in the relationship between the timing of ICP monitor placement and in-hospital mortality. For the elderly sTBI patient cohort, 6 h was identified as the crucial moment for the treatment strategy. In addition, the protective time window for ICP placement was less than 4.92 h for the GCS 3-5 group, and less than 8.26 h for the GCS 6-8 group. However, the clinical benefit of ICP placement decreased gradually over time. The relationship between ICP placement and in-hospital mortality was non-linear, exhibiting an inverted U-shaped curve in elderly patients with sTBI. For elderly patients with sTBI, early (≤ 6 h) ICP placement was associated with reduced in-hospital mortality. The clinical benefit of ICP placement decreased beyond the optimal time window.
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- Yuan Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Time and Frequency Measurement Department, National Time Service Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Ibáñez Pérez de la Blanca MA. Antithrombotic and risk of hemorrhagic complications in over-60-year-olds after mild-minimal traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj 2023; 37:1355-1361. [PMID: 38152883 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2023.2284907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE to identify if antithombotics are risk factors for intracereral lesion in older adults with minimal-mild traumatic brain injury (m-mTBI). RESEARCH DESING prospective cohort study. METHODS AND PROCEDURES We included 2,303 patients over 60 years arriving at our Emergency Department within 24 hours of an mTBI with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GSC) of 14-15. Data were gathered on clinical history, cranial CT scans, blood analyses. OUTCOMES AND RESULTS 91.1% had an admission GSC score of 15, and 23.6% developed intracranial complications. In bivariate analyses, statins were associated with a 1.28-fold lower risk of IC. Hemorrhagic progression was 29.76-fold higher in patients receiving anticoagulants, with no difference among anticoagulant types. Male sex, GSC of 14, alcohol consumption, and the presence of tumor were risk factors for IC. In multivariate analysis, GSC of 14, alcohol consumption, and malignancy emerged as risk factors for these complications, neurological disease and diabetes as protective factors. After exclusion of neurological disease and diabetes from the multivariate model, a GSC of 14 showed the highest predictive capacity. CONCLUSIONS Antithrombotics intake are not risks factor for intracranial injury in minimal-mild brain injury trauma. Further research is needed taking account of their fragility and comorbidities.
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Miranda SP, Morris RS, Rabas M, Creutzfeldt CJ, Cooper Z. Early Shared Decision-Making for Older Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury: Using Time-Limited Trials and Understanding Their Limitations. Neurocrit Care 2023; 39:284-293. [PMID: 37349599 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-023-01764-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Older adults account for a disproportionate share of the morbidity and mortality after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Predicting functional and cognitive outcomes for individual older adults after TBI is challenging in the acute phase of injury. Given that neurologic recovery is possible and uncertain, life-sustaining therapy may be pursued initially, even if for some, there is a risk of survival to an undesired level of disability or dependence. Experts recommend early conversations about goals of care after TBI, but evidence-based guidelines for these discussions or for the optimal method for communicating prognosis are limited. The time-limited trial (TLT) model may be an effective strategy for managing prognostic uncertainty after TBI. TLTs can provide a framework for early management: specific treatments or procedures are used for a defined period of time while monitoring for an agreed-upon outcome. Outcome measures, including signs of worsening and improvement, are defined at the outset of the trial. In this Viewpoint article, we discuss the use of TLTs for older adults with TBI, their potential benefits, and current challenges to their application. Three main barriers limit the implementation of TLTs in these scenarios: inadequate models for prognostication; cognitive biases faced by clinicians and surrogate decision-makers, which may contribute to prognostic discordance; and ambiguity regarding appropriate endpoints for the TLT. Further study is needed to understand clinician behaviors and surrogate preferences for prognostic communication and how to optimally integrate TLTs into the care of older adults with TBI.
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- Stephen P Miranda
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 15 South Tower, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Palabiyik O, Tomak Y, Acar M, Erkorkmaz U, Tuna AT, Suner KO, Ceylan D. Relationship between platelet indices and red cell distribution width and short-term mortality in traumatic brain injury with 30-day mortality. REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA (1992) 2023; 69:18-23. [PMID: 36820710 PMCID: PMC9937619 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.00210889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed at investigating whether there is a relationship between 7- or 30-day mortality and mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width, platelet count-to-total lymphocyte count ratio, or red cell distribution width in patients with traumatic brain injury. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed intensive care unit patients with traumatic brain injury. We recorded patients' ages; genders; diagnoses; Glasgow Coma Scale scores; length of intensive care unit stay (in days); mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width, platelet count-to-total lymphocyte count ratio, and red cell distribution width values upon hospital admission; and health on the 7th and 30th days of their stays. RESULTS We analyzed data from 110 patients. Of these, 84 (76.4%) were male and 26 (23.6%) were female. On the 7- and 30-day mortality evaluations, compared to the living patients, the deceased patients had a significantly higher median age and a significantly lower median Glasgow Coma Scale. Thus, increased age and lower Glasgow Coma Scale scores were associated with increased 7- and 30-day mortality rates. mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width values were similar in living and deceased patients. platelet count-to-total lymphocyte count ratio values were lower in deceased patients, but this difference was not statistically significant. Within 30 days after traumatic brain injury, deceased patients' red cell distribution width values were significantly elevated in deceased patients compared to those of living patients. CONCLUSION Mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width, and platelet count-to-total lymphocyte count ratio values were not associated with 7- and 30-day mortality, whereas only elevated red cell distribution width was associated with 30-day mortality.
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- Onur Palabiyik
- Sakarya University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation – Sakarya, Turkey.,Corresponding author:
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- Dogus University, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation – İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation – İstanbul, Turkey
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- Sakarya University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics – Sakarya, Turkey
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- Sakarya University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation – Sakarya, Turkey
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- Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital, Department of Intensive Care – Sakarya, Turkey
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- Sakarya University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery – Sakarya, Turkey
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Consuegra A, Lutz K, Exadaktylos AK, Z’Graggen WJ, Hasler RM. Traumatic brain injury in the elderly after a skiing accident: A retrospective cohort study in a level 1 emergency department in Switzerland. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0273168. [PMID: 35976893 PMCID: PMC9384986 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Skiing is a very popular sport worldwide, with increasing trends over the past decades. This study aimed to evaluate the importance of traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially in the elderly, after a ski accident, and to describe its short-term repercussions. Methodology Patients were analyzed who were admitted to our neurotrauma center from 2012–2018 after a head trauma while skiing. Three different age groups were differentiated and analyzed for the severity of TBI depending on the initial Glasgow Coma Scale as the primary outcome and as secondary outcomes need and type of surgery, Glasgow Outcome Score, preexisting use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, time to presentation, and pattern of brain injury. TBI severity was adjusted to the time to initial medical consultation. Results No significant difference in TBI severity was found when comparing the middle (>29–54) and older (≥54) age groups to the reference group <30 years (OR:0.45, p = 0.127; OR:0.46, p = 0.17). Acute subdural hemorrhage was present in 21.2% of the ≥55 group and 14.5% of the 30–54 age group, compared to 12.8% of the youngest group (p = <0.001). Overall, 39.4% of the patients in the ≥55 group and 8.1% of the 30–54 age group presented with chronic subdural hemorrhage, whereas none of the youngest patients did (p = <0.001). Conclusion No differences were observed in terms of TBI severity between age groups after acute trauma. Nonetheless, a different pattern of head injury after TBI in older patients was demonstrated. Accordingly, the management differs for these TBIs compared to those of younger patients.
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- Alberto Consuegra
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Bern, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Bern, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Bern, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Bern, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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Park N, Turcato G, Zaboli A, Santini M, Cipriano A. The state of the art of the management of anticoagulated patients with mild traumatic brain injury in the Emergency Department. EMERGENCY CARE JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.4081/ecj.2022.10640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The effects of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy (OAT) in older patients who suffered a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) are widely debated but still strong guidelines are lacking and clinical approaches and management are sometimes heterogeneous. Different predictors of adverse outcomes were identified in the literature but their use in the decision-making process is unclear. Moreover, there is no consensus on the appropriate length of stay in the Observation Unit nor on the continuation of OAT, even if the diagnosis of life-threatening delayed post-traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage is rare. The recurrence of a control CT scan is often needless. This review aims to summarize recent scientific literature focusing on patients with mTBI taking OAT and to identify crucial questions on the topic to suggest a best clinical practice.
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Bobeff EJ, Stawiski K, Stanisławska PA, Posmyk BJ, Wiśniewski K, Bryl M, Piotrowski MM, Fortuniak J, Jaskólski DJ. Validation of the Elderly Traumatic Brain Injury Score: an observational case-control study. World Neurosurg 2022; 161:e464-e472. [PMID: 35176521 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.02.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Traumatic brain injury (TBI) poses a particular health risk for the elderly. The recently developed Elderly Traumatic Brain Injury Score (eTBI Score) combines the prognostic information of the risk factors characteristic of the geriatric population. We aimed to determine its validity and reliability on an independent sample. METHODS We present a retrospective analysis of 506 consecutive patients after TBI aged ≥65 years. The previously described nomogram and the eTBI Score were used. The primary outcome measure was mortality or vegetative state at 30 days after hospital admission. RESULTS Mortality or vegetative state rate was 21.3%. The nomogram and eTBI Score showed similar predictive performance with accuracy of 83.8% (95%CI 80.2%-87%) and 84.4% (95%CI 80.8%-87.6%), respectively. Based on the Youden index and C4.5 algorithm we divided patients according to the 3-tier pattern into low, high and medium risk groups. The outcome prediction in the first two groups was correct in 93.1% (survival in the low risk group) and 94.4% (mortality in the high risk group). Patients included in the medium risk group usually required surgical treatment (85.3%), and characterized for increased mortality or vegetative state (55%). Among patients with eTBI≥5 (n=221), there was no difference in outcome between those treated conservatively and surgically. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study confirming the validity of the eTBI Score and its close association with outcome of geriatric population after TBI. The novel 3-tier risk stratification scheme was applicable to both conservatively and surgically treated patients.
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- Ernest Jan Bobeff
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Barlicki University Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biostatistics and Translational Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Barlicki University Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Barlicki University Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Barlicki University Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Barlicki University Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Barlicki University Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Barlicki University Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Barlicki University Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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Wang R, He M, Zhang J, Wang S, Xu J. A Prognostic Model Incorporating Red Cell Distribution Width to Platelet Ratio for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2021; 17:1239-1248. [PMID: 34858027 PMCID: PMC8631984 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s337040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As an inflammation-based marker, red cell distribution width to platelet ratio (RPR) has been verified to be associated with disease severity and outcome in many clinical settings. We designed this study to evaluate the prognostic value of RPR in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS A total of 420 patients admitted with TBI were included in this study. Laboratory and clinical data were collected from an electronic medical record system. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were sequentially performed to discover risk factors of in-hospital mortality. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were drawn to confirm the predictive value of different markers including RPR in training set and testing set. RESULTS Non-survivors had higher level of RPR than survivors (P<0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that RPR was significantly associated with mortality even after adjusting for confounding factors (P<0.001). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) value of Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) for predicting mortality was 0.761 and 0775 in training set and testing set, respectively. And the constructed predictive model incorporating RPR had the highest AUC value of 0.858 and 0.884 in training set and testing set. CONCLUSION RPR is significantly associated with mortality in TBI patients. Utilizing RPR to construct a predictive model is valuable to evaluate prognosis of TBI patients.
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- Ruoran Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xi’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, Shannxi Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
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Biofluid Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Scoping Review. Neurocrit Care 2021; 35:559-572. [PMID: 33403583 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-020-01173-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Emerging evidence suggests that biofluid-based biomarkers have diagnostic and prognostic potential in traumatic brain injuries (TBI). However, owing to the lack of a conceptual framework or comprehensive review, it is difficult to visualize the breadth of materials that might be available. We conducted a systematic scoping review to map and categorize the evidence regarding biofluid-based biochemical markers of TBI. A comprehensive search was undertaken in January 2019. Of 25,354 records identified through the literature search, 1036 original human studies were included. Five hundred forty biofluid biomarkers were extracted from included studies and classified into 19 distinct categories. Three categories of biomarkers including cytokines, coagulation tests, and nerve tissue proteins were investigated more than others and assessed in almost half of the studies (560, 515, and 502 from 1036 studies, respectively). S100 beta as the most common biomarker for TBI was tested in 21.2% of studies (220 articles). Cortisol was the only biomarker measured in blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, and saliva. The most common sampling time was at admission and within 24 h of injury. The included studies focused mainly on biomarkers from blood and central nervous system sources, the adult population, and severe and blunt injuries. The most common outcome measures used in studies were changes in biomarker concentration level, Glasgow coma scale, Glasgow outcome scale, brain computed tomography scan, and mortality rate. Biofluid biomarkers could be clinically helpful in the diagnosis and prognosis of TBI. However, there was no single definitive biomarker with accurate characteristics. The present categorization would be a road map to investigate the biomarkers of the brain injury cascade separately and detect the most representative biomarker of each category. Also, this comprehensive categorization could provide a guiding framework to design combined panels of multiple biomarkers.
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Dell KC, Grossner EC, Staph J, Schatz P, Hillary FG. A Population-Based Study of Pre-Existing Health Conditions in Traumatic Brain Injury. Neurotrauma Rep 2021; 2:255-269. [PMID: 34223556 PMCID: PMC8244518 DOI: 10.1089/neur.2020.0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Health factors impacting both the occurrence of, and recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) vary in complexity, and present genuine challenges to researchers and healthcare professionals seeking to characterize injury consequences and determine prognosis. However, attempts to clarify causal links between injury characteristics and clinical outcomes (including mortality) often compel researchers to exclude pre-existing health conditions (PECs) in their samples, including psychiatric history, medication usage, and other comorbid conditions. In this pre-registered population-based study (total starting n = 939,123 patients), we examined trends in PEC incidence over 22 years in the state of Pennsylvania (1997-2019) in individuals sustaining TBI (n = 169,452) and individuals with orthopedic injury (n = 87,637). The goal was to determine how PECs interact with age and injury severity to influence short-term outcomes. A further goal was to determine whether number of PECs, or specific PEC clusters contributed to worse outcomes within the TBI cohort, compared with orthopedic injury alone. Primary findings indicate that PECs significantly influenced mortality within the TBI cohort; patients having four or more PECs were associated with approximately a two times greater likelihood of dying in acute care (odds ratio [OR] 1.9). Additionally, cluster analyses revealed four distinct PEC clusters that are age and TBI severity dependent. Overall, the likelihood of zero PECs hovers at ∼25%, which is critical to consider in TBI outcomes work and could potentially contribute to the challenges facing intervention science with regard to reproducibility of findings.
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- Kristine C Dell
- Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA.,Social and Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA.,Social and Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA.,Social and Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Neurology, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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Brazdzionis J, Patchana T, Savla P, Podkovik S, Browne J, Ohno A, Taka TM, Modi A, Wacker MR, Cortez V, Miulli DE. Medical Comorbidities Associated With Outcomes in Patients With Traumatic Epidural Hematomas. Cureus 2021; 13:e15514. [PMID: 34277158 PMCID: PMC8269989 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.15514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequently encountered neurosurgical pathology with significant morbidity and mortality. One such subtype is the epidural hematoma. Literature regarding the effects of comorbidities in TBI and epidural hematomas is limited. Methodology This was a single-center retrospective review of 50 consecutive patients admitted to a level two trauma center with epidural hematomas. Patients were identified using an internal trauma database. Patients were included if they were 18 years of age with a diagnosed epidural hematoma. Outcome variables of Glasgow coma scale (GCS), length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital, and requirement of a neurosurgical procedure were analyzed. Identification of the presence of diagnosed comorbidities was performed including common comorbidities such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, drug use, tobacco use, cancer, psychiatric disease, and renal disease. Correlations were evaluated using two-sided bivariate analysis (p < 0.05). Results A total of 50 patients were included for analysis. Significant correlations with a p-value less of than 0.05 were noted in initial GCS and cancer (r = -0.357, p = 0.011), requirements of an intracranial procedure with a history of gastrointestinal disease (r = 0.377, p = 0.007), and younger age (r = -0.306, p = 0.031). Increased ICU length of stay was related to a history of cancer (r = 0.494, p < 0.001), a history of respiratory disease (r = 0.427, p = 0.002), and a history of psychiatric disease (r = 0.297, p = 0.036). Increased hospital length of stay was related to psychiatric disorders (r = 0.285, p = 0.045). Discharge GCS was negatively associated with a history of hypertension (r = -0.374, p = 0.008), tobacco use (r = -0.417, p = 0.003), drug use (r = -0.294, p = 0.037), and history of cancer (r = -0.303, p = 0.032). Discussion and Conclusions In our 50 consecutive patient subset, selected comorbidities demonstrated significant relationships with outcome measures of GCS, need for a procedure, and lengths of stay in the hospital and ICU. Obtaining comorbidity information when available from families can better allow the clinician to optimize treatment and educate loved ones about the potential effects of these comorbidities on the overall health of the patient. Understanding these correlations may allow for a better understanding of the systemic effects of the pathophysiology of injury in epidural hematomas.
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- James Brazdzionis
- Neurosurgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, USA
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- Neurosurgery, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA
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- Neurosurgery, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA
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- Neurosurgery, University of California Riverside, Riverside, USA
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- Neurosurgery, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, USA
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Cipriano A, Park N, Pecori A, Bionda A, Bardini M, Frassi F, Lami V, Leoli F, Manca ML, Del Prato S, Santini M, Ghiadoni L. Predictors of post-traumatic complication of mild brain injury in anticoagulated patients: DOACs are safer than VKAs. Intern Emerg Med 2021; 16:1061-1070. [PMID: 33386604 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-020-02576-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Although mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in people on oral anticoagulant treatment (OAT) is a frequent challenge for Emergency Department (ED), strong guidelines recommendations are lacking. In the attempt to assess the safety profile of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), we have recruited 473 patients with a MTBI on OAT (43.6% males; age 81.8 ± 8.7 years), admitted to the Pisa's University Hospital ED (Jan 2016-Oct 2018). All patients underwent a head CT scan with those with no sign of acute bleedings remaining under clinical observation for the ensuing 24 h. Fifty patients (10.6%, 95% CI: 8.1-13.7%) had immediate intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), with a prevalence of patient-important outcomes due to immediate ICH of 1.1% (95% CI 0.4-2.4%); 3 patients died (0.6%, 95% CI 0.2-1.8) and 2 required neurosurgical intervention. Immediate ICHs were more frequent in VKA-treated than in DOAC-treated patients (15.9 vs. 6.4%. RR 2.5. 95%CI 1.4-4.4. p < 0.05). Multivariate analysis identified that post-traumatic amnesia, evidence of trauma above clavicles, high blood glucose, high blood pressure (BP) at arrival, and low prothrombin activity were predictors of immediate ICH. The prevalence of delayed ICH was 1.0% (95%CI 0.4-2.5%) without differences between DOACs and VKAs. Despite ICH being a frequent complication of MTBI in patients on OAT, immediate and delayed patient-important outcomes are rare. DOACs have a better safety profile than VKAs. Simple clinical parameters such as blood pressure at arrival or blood glucose might provide useful predictors of immediate ICH.Trial registration number: 11924_CIPRIANO. Local ethics committee approval number 33096.
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- Alessandro Cipriano
- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- U.O. Medicina D'Urgenza E Pronto Soccorso, Emergency Department, Nuovo Santa Chiara Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Are There Any Red Flag Injuries in Severely Injured Patients in Older Age? J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10020185. [PMID: 33430174 PMCID: PMC7825590 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10020185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Severely injured elderly patients pose a significant burden to trauma centers and, compared with younger patients, have worse prognoses and higher mortality rates after major trauma. The objective of this study was to identify the etiological mechanisms that are associated with severe trauma in elderly patients and to detect which injuries correlate with high mortality in elderly patients. Methods: Using a prospect cohort study model over an 11-year period, severely injured patients (ISS ≥ 16) were divided into two age groups (Group 1: 18–64; Group 2: 65–99 years). A comparison of the groups was conducted regarding injury frequency, trauma mechanism, distribution of affected body parts (AIS and ISS regions) and injury related mortality. Results: In total, 1008 patient were included (Group 1: n = 771; Group 2: n = 237). The most relevant injury in elderly patients was falling from low heights (<3 m) in contrast to traffic accident in young patients. Severely injured patients in the older age group showed a significantly higher overall mortality rate compared to the younger group (37.6% vs. 11.7%; p = 0.000). In both groups, the 30-day survival for patients without head injuries was significantly better compared to patients with head injuries (92.7% vs. 85.3%; p = 0.017), especially analyzing elderly patients (86.6% vs. 58.6%; p = 0.003). The relative risk of 30-day mortality in patients who suffered a head injury was also higher in the elderly group (OR: Group 1: 4.905; Group 2: 7.132). Conclusion: In contrast to younger patients, falls from low heights (<3 m) are significant risk factors for severe injuries in the geriatric collective. Additionally, elderly patients with an ISS ≥ 16 had a significantly higher mortality rate compared to severe injured younger patients. Head injuries, even minor head traumata, are associated with a significant increase in mortality. These findings will contribute to the development of more age-related therapy strategies in severely injured patients.
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Soleman J, Ullmann M, Greuter L, Ebel F, Guzman R. Mortality and Outcome in Elderly Patients Undergoing Emergent or Elective Cranial Surgery. World Neurosurg 2020; 146:e575-e589. [PMID: 33130138 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.10.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Due to the aging population, the number of elderly patients in need of cranial surgery for various neurosurgical pathologies is growing. We sought to compare mortality and outcome of elderly patients undergoing cranial surgery with a younger population. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of adult patients undergoing craniotomy or craniectomy for various indications. Patients were allocated to 4 age groups (<65 years, 65-74 years, 75-84 years, ≥85 years; groups 1-4, respectively). Primary outcome was 30-day mortality rate, whereas secondary outcome measurements were clinical outcome measured by the modified Rankin Scale score, morbidity (bleeding, infection, and thromboembolic complications), length of stay (LOS), and discharge location. RESULTS We included 838 consecutive patients. Overall, 30-day mortality was 5.0% (n = 42), showing significant difference between the groups (2.8%, 7.3%, 7.5%, and 22.7% groups 1-4, respectively; P < 0.001). Mortality remained statistically significantly different between the groups also after stratification for elective or emergent surgery. Cumulative 30-day mortality-free rate was significantly different between the groups as well (log rank test χ2 = 24.58, P < 0.001). Elderly patients showed significantly greater rates of bleeding (P = 0.003), longer LOS (P < 0.001), more discharges to rehabilitation facilities (P = 0.008), and a trend toward worst modified Rankin Scale score at follow-up (P = 0.08). After multivariate regression analysis, age (≥75 years) and lower preoperative Glasgow Coma Scale score (<14) were significantly associated with greater mortality rates, whereas postoperative thrombosis prophylaxis was a protective factor for mortality. CONCLUSIONS In patients undergoing craniotomy or craniectomy, advanced age seems to be associated with greater mortality and bleeding rates, longer LOS, and more discharge to rehabilitation facilities.
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- Jehuda Soleman
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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