Head injury management in road accident patients: a case report
Objective: To examine recovery outcomes for patients with head injuries from road traffic accidents (RTAs), focusing on neurosurgical care. Methodology: We studied patients admitted to our hospital with head injuries from RTAs. This included a case study of a 55-year-old man severely injured in a road accident, highlighting neuropsychological assessments and treatment outcomes. Results: The case report presents the successful recovery of a 55-year-old patient who sustained severe head injuries from a road traffic accident. Following neurosurgical intervention to remove blood clots and comprehensive neuropsychological therapy, the patient showed significant improvement in memory and cognitive functions. The outcomes demonstrate a positive response to the integrated treatment approach, with the patient regaining substantial normalcy in life over the course of three months. Conclusion: The case of a 55-year-old patient highlights the challenges and outcomes of treating severe head injuries resulting from RTAs. Key findings include the importance of immediate and appropriate neurosurgical care and neuropsychological support.
Authors
- Sana Irshad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1239-4401)
- Sadia Rehman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8026-422X)
- Rubina Ghani
- Hasan Ali
- Soobia Saeed
Institutions
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Jinnah Medical & Dental College (PK)
- Sohail University
- Bahria University (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Islamabad Medical & Dental College
- Published
- 2024-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.35787/jimdc.v13i3.1173
- Primary Topic
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00