Abstract

Abnormal intra-aural pressure waves associated with death in African children with acute nontraumatic coma

Gwer S Kazungu M Chengo E Ohuma EO Idro R Birch T Marchbanks R Kirkham FJ Newton CR
Pediatr Res. 2015;7838-43

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BACKGROUND: We explored the relationship between tympanic membrane displacement (TMD) measurements, a tool to monitor intracranial pressure noninvasively, and clinical features and death in children with acute coma in Kilifi, Kenya. METHODS: Between November 2007 and September 2009, we made serial TMD measurements and clinical observations on children with acute coma (Blantyre coma score (BCS)