Care of the Patient with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Guideline PDF Only)
This guideline represents Traumatic brain injury (TBI) which is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is caused by a bump or blow to the head that affects how the brain normally works. Because nurses are frequently the professionals who see the full impact of TBI and have the skills that can alter the course of a patient’s recovery, it is important for nurses to have a valuable resource to help them achieve the best possible outcomes. (Guideline PDF Only)
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The purpose of this document is to provide recommendations based on current evidence that will help registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and institutions provide safe and effective care to injured patients with a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). The goal of these guidelines is to offer evidence-based recommendations on nursing to offer evidence-based recommendations on nursing activities that have the potential to maximize outcomes for persons following MTBI.