Trauma, Nervous System
| Medical Definition: |
Traumatic injuries to the brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord, autonomic nervous system, or neuromuscular system, including iatrogenic injuries induced by surgical procedures. |
| Guide Notes: |
GEN: prefer specific precoord organ/injuries term or organ/inj; DF: NERVOUS SYSTEM INJ |
| Also Called: |
Craniocervical Injuries |
| Previously Indexed: |
Craniocerebral Trauma (1996-1999),Spinal Cord Injuries (1996-1999) |
Trauma, Nervous System Categories.
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Craniocerebral Trauma - Traumatic injuries involving the cranium and intracranial structures (i.e., BRAIN; CRANIAL NERVES; MENINGES; and other structures). Injuries may be classified by whether or not the skull is penetrated (i.e., penetrating vs. nonpenetrating) or whether there is an associated hemorrhage. |
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