Narrative / Scoping ReviewiVNS

The role of vagus nerve overactivity in the increased incidence of pneumonia following traumatic brain injury

Hall S, Kumaria A, Belli A

British Journal of Neurosurgery · 2014

Key finding

By extrapolating this evidence we suggest a possible mechanism for immunosuppression following TBI which also has the potential to be targeted to reduce the incidence of pneumonia.

Condition
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stimulation
iVNS
Evidence tier
Narrative / Scoping Review
Participants
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Hall, S., Kumaria, A., & Belli, A. (2014). The role of vagus nerve overactivity in the increased incidence of pneumonia following traumatic brain injury. British Journal of Neurosurgery, 28(2), 181-186. https://doi.org/10.3109/02688697.2013.835373

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