Outcome in Patients with Isolated Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Introduction. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major cause of death. Withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment (WLST) can be initiated if there is little anticipated chance of recovery to an acceptable quality of life. The aim of this study was firstly to investigate WLST rates in patients with...

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Main Authors: D. Jochems, K. J. P. van Wessem, R. M. Houwert, H. B. Brouwers, J. W. Dankbaar, M. A. van Es, M. Geurts, A. J. C. Slooter, L. P. H. Leenen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3769418