Developing a Guideline for Neurotrauma in Nigeria
| Autor: | Evaristus Nwaribe, Linda Iroegbu-Emeruem, Adefolarin O. Malomo, Edward O. Komolafe, OC Ekweogwu, BB Shehu, Adetunji Oremakinde, Ega J. Otorkpa, OB Bankole, J K C Emejulu, Abidemi Oseni, Chiazor U. Onyia, Oluwamayowa Opara |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Standardization Neurosurgery Nigeria Guidelines as Topic 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Peripheral Nerve Injuries Brain Injuries Traumatic medicine Humans Trauma Nervous System Registries Fellowships and Scholarships Curriculum Spinal Cord Injuries Protocol (science) business.industry Public health Guideline medicine.disease 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Standard protocol Wounds and Injuries Surgery Neurology (clinical) Medical emergency business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | World neurosurgery. 138 |
| ISSN: | 1878-8769 |
| Popis: | Background The Nigerian Academy of Neurological Surgeons in 2019 resolved to standardize the practice of neurosurgery in Nigeria. It set up committees to standardize the various aspects of neurosurgery, such as neurotrauma, pediatrics, functional, vascular, skull base, brain tumor, and spine. The Committee on Neurotrauma convened and resolved to study most of the available protocols and guidelines in use in different parts of the world. Objective To formulate a standard protocol for the practice of neurotrauma care within the Nigerian locality. Methods The Committee split its membership into 3 subcommittees to cover the various aspects of the Neurotrauma Guidelines, such as neurotrauma curriculum, standard neurotrauma management protocols, and neurotrauma registry. Each subcommittee was to research on available models and formulate a draft for Nigerian neurotrauma. Results All the 3 subcommittees had their reports ready on schedule. Each concurred that neurotrauma is a major public health challenge in Nigeria. They produced 3 different drafts on the 3 thematic areas of the project. The subcommittees are: 1. Subcommittee on Fellowship, Training and Research Curriculum; 2. Subcommittee on Standard Protocols and Management Guidelines; and 3. Subcommittee of the Nigerian Neurotrauma Registry. Conclusion The committee concluded that a formal protocol for neurotrauma care is long overdue in Nigeria for the standardization of all aspects of neurotrauma. It then recommended the adoption of these guidelines by all institutions offering services in Nigeria using the management protocols, opening a registry, and mounting researches on the various aspects of neurotrauma. |
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