Samenvatting
Analyses of 67 cases of serious cerebral trauma emphasized that the following factors are critical in management (1) early cerebral arteriography, followed by definitive surgery if indicated; (2) immediate pulmonary assessment with normalization of respiratory performance; (3) constant vigilance for associated injuries and appreciation of know medical diseases and (4) consideration of the use of ventricular pressure monitoring and drainage in suitable cases. A discussion is added.