Management of head and neck injuries A review

Authors

  • Deeksheetha P Undergraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India Author
  • Sundar Priyadarshoni S Professor, Department of General Medicine, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai – 600077 Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Dhanraj Ganapathy Professor and Head Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai – 600077 Tamil Nadu, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/5ve5j770

Keywords:

Head, neck, injury, management

Abstract

Head and neck injuries are the most common type of injuries that result in death or comatose in a patient. The management of head and neck injuries in pre hospital and hospital settings have evolved in the past century. For effective management of head and neck injuries a clear knowledge of various causes and mechanisms of head and neck injuries is essential. Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention can prevent catastrophical results. This review focuses on the causes and management of head and neck injuries and how to prevent them.

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Published

16.12.2019

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Vol. 23 No. 6 (2019): 23 (6) 2019

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P, D., Priyadarshoni S, S., & Ganapathy, D. (2019). Management of head and neck injuries A review. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 23(6), 1413-1427. https://doi.org/10.61841/5ve5j770