Tracheostomy as a Risk Factor for Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

摘要

BACKGROUND: Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is an uncommon complication of severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI). The clinical risk factors for PSH have not been fully characterized, especially regarding tracheostomy, which has usually been recommended for patients with sTBI to facilitate treatment. We examined the effects of tracheostomy on PSH incidence in patients with sTBI.