Izabela Borges Silva
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Ingrid Ayumi Yamaguchi Kasai
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Roberta Martins Anhezini de Sousa
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Thamyres Cintra Lemos
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Yasmim Victoria Loureiro Alvares de Oliveira
Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic affects all the segments, including the healthcare centre services. Thus, understanding how emergency care is performed in cases of TBI in pediatric patients is essential. Objectives: To analyze changes in trauma management in children since measures to combat the pandemic have fostered a change in hospital routine. Design of study and location: The work was carried out with students from Goiás, Distrito Federal, Amazonas, Espírito Santo and São Paulo who organized themselves at a distance to deal with relevant and current issues in an integrative manner. Methods: Integrative review based on the PubMed and SciELO research databases. Results: In clinical management, light TBI corresponds to most pediatric cases, therapy consists of monitoring and stabilising the patient. In surgical management, the main objective is decompression of the cephalic mass and surgical intervention in the resolution of parenchymal hematomas. Neuroimaging exams are also essential for good conduct and evaluation; However, the concern with the excessive use of these grew and, therefore, it was necessary to reduce the number of unnecessary requests, avoiding hospital expenses. In addition, telemedicine assists in care ensure greater protection, since it reduces the risk of contagion. Conclusion: Therefore, it is evident that the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic affected the treatment of TBI cases in children. Thus, there was a need for restructuring in the hospital routine.