What Researchers Did
Researchers examined 60 patients who suffered diffuse axonal injury, a severe type of brain injury, all caused by traffic accidents.
What They Found
The study found a high mortality rate of 53.12% among patients with diffuse axonal injury. These patients typically experienced immediate and ongoing coma along with severe brain stem problems. The researchers recommended early treatment using hyperbaric oxygen combined with neuro-growth factors.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
A limitation of this 1996 study is that it did not include a control group to directly compare the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen and neuro-growth factor treatment.