article · Southern African Journal of Critical Care

A profile of children with traumatic brain injury admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit of Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, between 2015 and 2019

Eileen du Plooy
Shamiel Salie
Anthony Figaji

2024Open accessStellenbosch University

Abstract

Paediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Through our profile of children with TBI admitted to PICU, we hope to contribute to future guidance and interventions to improve the quality of care in this subset of patients.

Research topics

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.7196/sajcc.2024.v40i3.2212

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