Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Transported by Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATT): The Influence of Altitude and Oxygenation During Transport

Abstract

In the course of the Global War on Terror, the high prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) has led to an intense focus on the effects of transport out of the combat zone on the injured. Survivability of previously devastating injuries has been increased by bringing highly trained US Air Force Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATT) in theater to evacuate the warfighters. However, the long-term effects of TBI can significantly impact the injured warfighters quality of life. Management of TBI patients focuses on minimizing secondary cerebral insults, to include the prevention of hypoxia and hypotension. Aeromedical evacuation brings into question multiple variables, such as altitude and oxygenation levels, and their effects on TBI patient outcomes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 02, 2020
Accession Number
AD1103074

Entities

People

  • Alejandra G. Mora
  • Allyson A. Araña
  • Crystal A. Perez
  • Joseph K Maddry
  • Lauren K. Reeves
  • Patrick C. Ng
  • Sean A. Griffiths
  • Vikhyat S Bebarta
  • Xandria E. Gutierrez

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeromedical Evacuation
  • Air Force
  • Body Regions
  • Brain Injuries
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Trauma or Military Medicine