P 92 The prognostic value of somatosensory evoked potentials in patients with severe traumatic brain injury

The prognosis after traumatic coma is often unclear. It can be difficult to predict the neurological outcome using clinical criteria or imaging techniques alone. In patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) median somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) serve as an accepted prognostic tool. They are widely available electrophysiological tests. We evaluated the prognostic value of SSEPs in comatous patients in the intensive care unit regarding longterm outcome.

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