The purpose of this study is to assess for vasospasm using Transcranial Doppler (TCD) and brain injury biomarkers, and evaluate neurocognitive outcome data in pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients who have experienced a mild to severe head injury.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
6
Duke University medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Vasospasm detection by Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound
Daily transcranial doppler ultrasound performed in pediatric traumatic head injury patients.
Time frame: 8 days
Detection of biomarkers in pediatric traumatic brain injury
Detection of a defined set of protein biomarkers from biological samples collected upon enrollment, 12, 24, and 48 hours.
Time frame: 2 days
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