The Hudson Brace technique for emergency burr holes, an aide-memoire for the front-line military surgeon

BMJ Mil Health. 2021 Apr;167(2):137. doi: 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001546. Epub 2020 Aug 4.

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death in conflict and early surgical intervention achieves better outcomes. The British Army surgical kit includes a Hudson Brace and bit and Gigli saw for decompression of the cranial cavity. Here we demonstrate the Hudson Brace technique for non-neurosurgeons.

Keywords: neurosurgery; surgery; trauma management.

MeSH terms

  • Braces / trends*
  • Brain Injuries, Traumatic / complications
  • Brain Injuries, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Decompressive Craniectomy / instrumentation*
  • Decompressive Craniectomy / methods
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods
  • Emergency Medical Services / trends
  • Humans
  • Military Personnel / education
  • United Kingdom