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10 kwi 2019 · ICD-10 now codes based on loss of consciousness (LOC) time after the injury. In order to ensure the most accurate and appropriate level of coding, documentation must clearly state if there was an LOC due to the injury and the duration of the LOC. If documentation does not clearly define the LOC then unspecified state of consciousness must be coded.
16 lut 2024 · Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant contributor to mortality and disability among children aged 1 to 18. The condition is a disruption in the brain's normal function caused by a mechanical impact on the head. TBI is typically classified as mild, moderate, or severe based on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and can have fatal consequences.
31 lip 2020 · A traumatically induced structural injury or physiological disruption of brain function as a result of external force that is indicated by new onset or worsening of at least one of the following clinical signs immediately following the event:
To systematically review the evidence that childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with risk behavior in adolescence and young adulthood. Risk behavior included one or more of the following: use of substances, including alcohol, tobacco, and illicit substances; involvement in criminal behavior; and behavioral issues with conduct.
19 wrz 2023 · These included 101 recommendations, of which 34 (34%) were based on moderate- to high-quality evidence, covering initial assessment, initial diagnostic imaging, monitoring/observation, therapeutic interventions, discharge advice, follow-up, and patient and family support.
13 lis 2013 · This protocol is for a review that identifies the range and most common diagnoses used to conduct surveillance for traumatic brain injury in children and youth.
Validated tools are available to assist clinicians in the diagnosis and management of pediatric mTBI. A significant body of research exists to identify features that are associated with more serious TBI-associated intracranial injury, delayed recovery from mTBI, and long-term sequelae.
