Prophylactic use of hyperventilation in Traumatic Brain Injury
Should hyperventilation be used prophylactically in Traumatic Brain Injury?
Prophylactic hyperventilation (PaCO 2 of 25 mm Hg or less) is not recommended.
Hyperventilation is recommended as a temporizing measure for the reduction of elevated ICP.
Hyperventilation should be avoided during the first 24 hours after injury when CBF is often critically reduced.
