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Annals of African Medicine
Annals of African Medicine Society
ISSN: 1596-3519
Vol. 1, No. 1, 2002, pp. 8-17
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Bioline Code: am02002
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Annals of African Medicine, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2002, pp. 8-17
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Practical Management of Head Injury
Shehu, B. B.
Abstract
For an effective practical management of head injury, a clear knowledge of the
various causes and mechanism of head injury is essential. The concept of the
brain in a rigid cranial cavity makes the pathophysiological mechanism of
head trauma unique. Most problems occur due to poor handling of patients at
the site of trauma or lack of adequate resuscitation before radiological
investigation at the emergency department. With adequate management of
intracranial pressure and nursing of unconscious patient, most patients can
be managed without neurosurgical consultation. Timely referral and surgical
intervention can prevent the catastrophic effects of rapidly expanding
intracranial haematoma. This paper discusses practical management head
Injury management and highlighted some pit falls in management.
Keywords
Head Injury, management, pitfalls
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