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Clinical assessment of risk factors in traumatic brain injury
Natalia Mocanu1,2*, Larisa Rezneac1,2, Natalia Catanoi1,2, Tatiana Malacinschi-Codreanu1,2
https://doi.org/10.52645/MJHS.2026.2.05
Traumatic brain injury remains a leading global health concern with significant social and economic impact. The main causes include traffic accidents, falls, and violence, especially affecting young adults. In the Republic of Moldova, TBI incidence is rising, particularly during the prehospital phase. TBI involves both primary and secondary brain injuries, the latter often resulting from hypoxia, hypotension, or hyperglycemia. These secondary insults critically influence outcomes and are associated with high mortality. Effective prehospital management – focused on stabilizing oxygenation and hemodynamics – is essential in reducing neurological deterioration. Emergency teams play a key role in preventing secondary injury and improving survival.