Letter to editor: Brain tissue oxygen partial pressure monitoring and prognosis of patients with traumatic brain injury: a meta-analysis of published cases.
Neurosurg Rev
; 47(1): 280, 2024 Jun 17.
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| ID: mdl-38884871
ABSTRACT
This critique evaluates a letter to the editor discussing the role of brain tissue oxygen partial pressure (PbtO2) monitoring in the prognosis of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The meta-analysis aims to synthesize existing evidence, highlighting the potential of PbtO2 monitoring as an early indicator of cerebral hypoxia and its correlation with improved patient outcomes. Despite these promising findings, the analysis is constrained by significant methodological variability among the included studies, potential publication bias, and the practical challenges of implementing PbtO2 monitoring widely. The letter emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and further research to solidify the clinical utility of PbtO2 monitoring and integrate it with other monitoring strategies for comprehensive TBI management.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Oxigênio
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Encéfalo
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Lesões Encefálicas Traumáticas
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neurosurg Rev
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Neurosurg. rev
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Neurosurgical Review
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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Paquistão