Using propranolol in traumatic brain injury to reduce sympathetic storm phenomenon: A prospective randomized clinical trial
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) correlated with increased sympathetic activity on the expense of parasympathetic system due to loss of cortical control after brain injury. Manifestations of sympathetic storm include tachycardia, hypertension, tachypnea, and hyperthermia. The neuroprotective...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia |
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Online Access: | http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2018;volume=12;issue=4;spage=514;epage=520;aulast=Ammar |