Absence of cognitive symptoms in a 6-year-old male with post-traumatic increased intracranial pressure - A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can range from mild to severe, and may result in increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Increased ICP causes hallmark physical signs, such as diaphoresis, emesis, fixed pupils, and altered mental status. Monitoring the patient's score on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and cranial CT scans are routine measures used in clinical practice to monitor the development of a TBI.

Presentation of the case

A 6-year-old male fell off his father's shoulders and subsequently presented to ED for suspected head trauma. He was transferred to our Level 1 Trauma Center after a head CT scan demonstrated a subdural hematoma. His GCS score remained 15. The next day he began to have episodes of apnea and desaturation. Further imaging indicated expansion o

SUBMITTER: Al Daoud F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6170209 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature