Name Steward Organization Suggested Domain Suggested Domain Description Cde Group Classification
TBI therapy intensity level procedure type NINDS Treatment
Treatment for all conditions
NIH CDEs
  • NINDS
    • Disease
      • Traumatic Brain Injury
        • Acute Hospitalized
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Treatment/Intervention Data
              • Therapies
        • Comprehensive
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Treatment/Intervention Data
              • Therapies
        • Concussion/Mild TBI
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Treatment/Intervention Data
              • Therapies
        • Epidemiology
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Treatment/Intervention Data
              • Therapies
        • Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Treatment/Intervention Data
              • Therapies
    • Domain
      • Treatment/Intervention Data
        • Therapies
    • Population
      • Adult
      • Pediatric

# Datatype
Value List

# Permissible value Value meaning name Value meaning definition
CSF drainage <120 ml/day (<5 ml/hour) CSF drainage <120 ml/day (<5 ml/hour) CSF drainage <120 ml/day (<5 ml/hour)
CSF drainage greater than or equal to 120 ml (greater than or equal to 5 ml/hour) CSF drainage greater than or equal to 120 ml (greater than or equal to 5 ml/hour) CSF drainage greater than or equal to 120 ml (greater than or equal to 5 ml/hour)
Decompressive craniectomy Decompressive craniectomy Decompressive craniectomy
Fluid loading for maintenance of cerebral perfusion Fluid loading for maintenance of cerebral perfusion Fluid loading for maintenance of cerebral perfusion
Head elevation for ICP control Head elevation for ICP control Head elevation for ICP control
Higher dose sedation for ICP control (not aiming for burst suppression) Higher dose sedation for ICP control (not aiming for burst suppression) Higher dose sedation for ICP control (not aiming for burst suppression)
Hyperosmolar therapy with hypertonic saline >0.3 g/kg/24 hours Hyperosmolar therapy with hypertonic saline >0.3 g/kg/24 hours Hyperosmolar therapy with hypertonic saline >0.3 g/kg/24 hours
Hyperosmolar therapy with hypertonic saline up to 0.3 g/kg/24 hours Hyperosmolar therapy with hypertonic saline up to 0.3 g/kg/24 hours Hyperosmolar therapy with hypertonic saline up to 0.3 g/kg/24 hours
Hyperosmolar therapy with mannitol >2 g/kg/24 hours Hyperosmolar therapy with mannitol >2 g/kg/24 hours Hyperosmolar therapy with mannitol >2 g/kg/24 hours
Hyperosmolar therapy with mannitol up to 2 g/kg/24 hours Hyperosmolar therapy with mannitol up to 2 g/kg/24 hours Hyperosmolar therapy with mannitol up to 2 g/kg/24 hours
Hypothermia below 35°C Hypothermia below 35°C Hypothermia below 35°C
Intensive hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 <4 kPa (30 mmHg)] Intensive hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 <4 kPa (30 mmHg)] Intensive hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 <4 kPa (30 mmHg)]
Intracranial operation for progressive mass lesion, not scheduled on admission Intracranial operation for progressive mass lesion, not scheduled on admission Intracranial operation for progressive mass lesion, not scheduled on admission
Metabolic suppression for ICP control with high dose barbiturates or propofol Metabolic suppression for ICP control with high dose barbiturates or propofol Metabolic suppression for ICP control with high dose barbiturates or propofol
Mild hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 4.6 – 5.3 kPa (35 - 40 mmHg)] Mild hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 4.6 – 5.3 kPa (35 - 40 mmHg)] Mild hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 4.6 – 5.3 kPa (35 - 40 mmHg)]
Mild hypothermia for ICP control with a lower limit of 35°C Mild hypothermia for ICP control with a lower limit of 35°C Mild hypothermia for ICP control with a lower limit of 35°C
Moderate hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 greater than or equal to 4 kPa (30 mmHg)] Moderate hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 greater than or equal to 4 kPa (30 mmHg)] Moderate hypocapnia for ICP control [PaCO2 greater than or equal to 4 kPa (30 mmHg)]
Neuromuscular blockade (paralysis) Neuromuscular blockade (paralysis) Neuromuscular blockade (paralysis)
Nursed flat (180°) for CPP management Nursed flat (180°) for CPP management Nursed flat (180°) for CPP management
Sedation (low dose as required for mechanical ventilation) Sedation (low dose as required for mechanical ventilation) Sedation (low dose as required for mechanical ventilation)
Treatment of fever (temp.>38°C) or spontaneous temp. below 34.5°C Treatment of fever (temp.>38°C) or spontaneous temp. below 34.5°C Treatment of fever (temp.>38°C) or spontaneous temp. below 34.5°C
Vasopressor therapy required for management of cerebral perfusion Vasopressor therapy required for management of cerebral perfusion Vasopressor therapy required for management of cerebral perfusion

# Definition
Type of procedure or therapy used to assess the therapy intensity level (TIL) for treating the traumatic brain injury

# Designation
TBI therapy intensity level procedure type

# Identifier Origin Version
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TBITherapIntensLvlProcType BRICS Variable Name N/A
C05138 NINDS 3