Introduction: Traumatic brain injury is a complex health issue with high incidence and mortality rates. The approach to treatment requires multidisciplinary collaboration, where the nurse plays a key role in the process of treatment. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify, through relevant literature, the nursing interventions that nurses perform, contributing to the prevention of the spread of secondary brain injury Methods: The descriptive method was used, reviewing both Slovenian and international literature. Selected studies focused on patients in intensive care units after traumatic brain injury and described the role of the nurse in their treatment. The time frame covered literature from 2014 to 2024, sourced through the University of Ljubljana’s digital library, using databases such as CINAHL, PubMed/Medline, and the Google Scholar search engine. In total 10 articles were analysed. Results: Nursing interventions have been found to significantly impact vital signs and measured brain function values, and through their interventions, nurses can prevent the progression of secondary brain injury. A review of the literature has shown that professional education for nurses is also crucial in ensuring they can provide expert care for patients with severe head injuries. Discussion and conclusion: The role of the nurse is complex and multifaceted, involving both clinical and psychosocial aspects of patient care. Nurses perform a variety of important tasks, from continuous monitoring of vital signs and management of medical devices to executing doctors' orders and providing emotional support to patients and their families. With her constant presence beside the patient, she is the first to notice changes in the patient's health condition and the first to respond. Her nursing interventions are crucial in preventing the spread of secondary brain injury. Nurses are a crucial element in the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with traumatic brain injury.
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