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Causes of secondary brain injury
| Causes of secondary brain injury | |
|---|---|
| Intracranial | Extracranial |
| Intracranial hematomas | Hypotension |
| Cerebral edema | Hypoxia |
| Intracranial hypertension | Hypercapnia |
| CNS infection | Electrolyte disorders |
| Seizures | Hypoglycemia |
| Hyperthermia | |
| Coagulopathy | |
| Infections | |
CNS: Central nervous system
