Factors influencing outcome of head injury patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital in north-west Rajasthan

The demographic, epidemiological, and economic transition in India has changed the health scenario in a significant way during the last two decades. Because of this transition, the non-communicable diseases and injuries lie on the forefront of health care delivery system. Among all types of injury, head injury has serious consequences and major implications. The present study assesses the burden of head injury and identifies the factors influencing outcome of head injury patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital in North West Rajasthan.