THOMAS VERO LHEUREAU, M.D.

WEIRTON, WV

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1998 – 1998 NPI: 1710982269
Surgery Surgery
Injury Severity ScorePsychomotor PerformanceFemoral FracturesBrain InjuriesHypotensionFracture FixationGlasgow Coma Scale

Practice Location

651 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062-5053

Phone: (304) 914-4250

What does THOMAS LHEUREAU research?

Dr. Lheureau studies how the timing of surgical interventions, specifically for femur fractures, impacts patients who have suffered severe brain injuries. He focuses on individuals with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of less than 9, which indicates a significant level of impairment. By analyzing how quickly surgery is performed after a brain injury, he seeks to find the optimal time for surgical treatment that minimizes risks and improves recovery, particularly concerning blood pressure and the potential for further brain damage.

Key findings

  • Patients who had femur fracture surgery within two hours of their brain injury were eight times more likely to experience low blood pressure during the procedure compared to those who waited more than 24 hours.
  • Delaying surgery on average led to better outcomes for brain health, suggesting that waiting to operate may lessen the risk of further brain damage.
  • The research highlights the importance of timing in surgical procedures for patients with severe brain injuries, ultimately advocating for more thoughtful surgical scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Lheureau study brain injuries?
Yes, he specifically researches severe brain injuries and their treatment implications.
What conditions does Dr. Lheureau focus on?
He focuses on severe brain injuries, particularly in patients with femur fractures.
What treatments has Dr. Lheureau researched?
He has researched the timing of femur fracture surgery in patients with severe brain injuries to determine the best practices for treatment.
Is Dr. Lheureau's work relevant to patients with both brain and leg injuries?
Yes, his work directly helps patients with severe brain injuries who also have femur fractures that require surgery.

Publications in plain English

Timing fracture repair in patients with severe brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score <9).

1998

The Journal of trauma

Townsend RN, Lheureau T, Protech J, Riemer B, Simon D

Plain English
This study examined how the timing of femur fracture surgery affects patients with severe brain injuries. Researchers found that patients who had surgery within two hours of injury were eight times more likely to experience low blood pressure during the procedure compared to those who waited more than 24 hours. Delaying surgery can help reduce risks of further brain damage, leading to better outcomes for these patients. Who this helps: This benefits patients with severe brain injuries and their doctors by guiding more effective treatment timing.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

R N Townsend J Protech B Riemer D Simon

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