TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY IN SMALL ANIMALS

Authors

  • Emerson Gonçalves Martins Siqueira
  • Sheila Canevese Rahal
  • Flávia Gardilin Vassalo
  • Fábio André Pinheiro de Araújo
  • Felipe Stefan Agostinho

Keywords:

head trauma, brain trauma, multiple trauma, immobilization, dogs, cats

Abstract

Due to the importance of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in small animals, the aim of this review was to discuss the pathophysiology of the disease, the pre-hospital and hospital therapeutic procedures, as well as considerations related to transport and initial care of the patient immediately after trauma. The professional must identify the pre-hospital TBI and treat the victim as a polytraumatized patient, including immobilization. In hospital therapy the procedures of craniotomy are important, especially to remove blood clots. In addition, the use of glucocorticoids must be avoided because of side effects, but combination therapies such as mannitol with furosemide increase the probability of success.

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Published

2023-04-25

How to Cite

1.
Siqueira EGM, Rahal SC, Vassalo FG, Araújo FAP de, Agostinho FS. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY IN SMALL ANIMALS. RVZ [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 25 [cited 2024 May 14];20:112-23. Available from: https://rvz.emnuvens.com.br/rvz/article/view/1515

Issue

Vol. 20 (2013): Edição Comemorativa

Section

Review Articles

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