Traumatic Brain Injury Resuscitation Algorithm

Resource Overview

• Outlines key management strategies for the resuscitation of children with traumatic brain injury, with separate considerations for children >2 years and older and children <2 years or non-verbal.
• Focuses on early recognition, stabilization, and prevention of secondary brain injury.

How to Use This Resource

• Use during initial resuscitation to guide evidence-based management of pediatric TBI.
• Review with the emergency department and trauma teams to reinforce critical physiologic targets and escalation pathways.
• Share with ED, trauma, and radiology teams to align care practices and reinforce guideline-based management.