Neurocritical care
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Multicenter Study
Acute coagulopathy in isolated blunt traumatic brain injury.
The role of acute coagulopathy after traumatic brain injury (TBI) on outcome has gained increasing appreciation over the recent years. This study was conducted to assess the frequency, outcome, and risk factors associated with this complication. ⋯ Coagulopathy upon ER admission is frequent after isolated blunt TBI and represents a powerful, independent predictor related to prognosis. Future research should aim to determine the beneficial effects of early treatment of TBI-associated coagulopathy.