This talk explores the acute management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) with a focus on

severe traumatic brain injured patients. We review the global burden of TBI and societal

impact. We discuss characterizing TBI severity. We review the imaging to obtain based

on various factors related to the injury. We discuss the critical role of the provider in

preventing secondary injury in brain injured patients and how to manage a brain injured

patient in the acute setting. Throughout the presentation, we review evidence-based

guidance.