An overview of head trauma for the primary care practitioner, Part I--Etiology, diagnosis, and consequences of head trauma
Vogel, M.S.
Journal of the American Optometric Association 63(8): 537-541
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0244 PMID: 1512402 Document Number: 390127
At some point in their careers, most primary care providers will encounter patients who have sustained some degree of traumatic head or brain injury. This article presents an overview of the causative mechanisms responsible for this trauma, the nature of the injuries sustained, some relevant initial medical diagnostic procedures performed, and possible consequences encountered. An emphasis has been placed on familiarizing the primary care provider with specific terminology associated with head trauma incidents.