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.

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Journal of Islamabad Medical & Dental College
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2024-09-16
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https://doi.org/10.35787/jimdc.v13i3.1173
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Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
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Head injury management in road accident patients: a case report

Sana Irshad, Sadia Rehman, Rubina Ghani, Hasan Ali et al.
Journal of Islamabad Medical & Dental College
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
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Head injury management in road accident patients: a case report

Sana Irshad, Sadia Rehman, Rubina Ghani, Hasan Ali, Soobia Saeed
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Abstract

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.

Journal of Islamabad Medical & Dental CollegeVol. 13(3)
University of Health Science (KH), Jinnah Medical & Dental College (PK), Sohail University, Bahria University (PK)
Openalex Percentile: Top 73%
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
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