Classification and management of mild head trauma

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Almir F Andrade, Wellingson S Paiva, Matheus S Soares, Robson LO De Amorim, Wagner M Tavares, Manoel J TeixeiraDivision of Neurosurgery, Hospital Das Clínicas University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, BrazilAbstract: Mild head trauma had been defined in patients with direct impact or deceleration effect admitted with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13–15. It is one of the most frequent causes of morbidity in emergency medicine. Although common, several controversies persist about its clinical management. In this paper, we describe the Brazilian guidelines for mild head trauma, based on a critical review of the relevant literature.Keywords: head trauma, craniocerebral injuries, minor head injury, classification, management