Resumen de Trends in Visits for Traumatic Brain Injury to Emergency Departments in the United States

Jennifer R. Marin, Matthew D. Weaver, Donald M. Yealy

• In the last decade, traumatic brain injury (TBI) garnered increased attention, including public campaigns and legislation to increase awareness and prevent head injuries.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes TBI as a serious public health concern.2 We sought to describe national trends in emergency department (ED) visits for TBI.