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Traumatology

Intracranial-Trauma

An Intracranial Trauma is caused by a strong impact in the brain. Be careful, it could be dangerous. Call Us Today.

Intracranial-Trauma

An Intracranial Trauma is caused by a strong impact that the brain receives when it hits the walls of bones of the skull, which can have different consequences depending on the intensity of the hit.


Causes of Intracranial Trauma

Among the causes of this type of injury are:

  • Strike or trauma of specific energy in the skull

  • Traffic accidents

  • Fights or fights

  • Falls of height

  • In the older adult, perform minor movements of acceleration and deceleration or falls of low height

  • Sports injuries


Types of Intracranial Trauma

There are two types of Intracranial Trauma, open and closed. This classification has no relationship with the severity of the injury, but by the kind of damage it generates in the skull.


The types of intracranial trauma are:

  • Open Intracranial Trauma: refers to the alteration of the meninges (membranes of brain tissue), which cover the brain by trauma.

  • Closed Intracranial Trauma: it is when there is no rupture of the meninges due to the blow.


Symptoms of Intracranial Trauma

An Intracranial Trauma does not always occur with a loss of consciousness; In fact, most people who suffer from them never lose consciousness. The symptoms of this type of injury vary according to the severity of the blow; the most serious ones need immediate medical attention. 


The symptoms are classified as:


Mild symptoms:

  • Altered level of consciousness (drowsiness, difficulty waking up, or similar changes)

  • Confusion, feeling absent, or not thinking clearly

  • Headache

  • Loss of knowledge

  • Loss of memory or amnesia of events before the injury or immediately after the person regains

  • consciousness

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • See twinkling lights

  • A sensation of having lost periods


Serious symptoms:

  • Changes in mental clarity and awareness.

  • Epileptic crisis or convulsions.

  • Muscle weakness on one or both sides.

  • Persistent confusion

  • Persistent loss of consciousness or coma

  • Repetitive vomiting

  • Unequal pupils

  • Unusual eye movements

  • Abnormalities in the march


Diagnosis of Intracranial Trauma

The Neurosurgeon will perform various tests and questions based on your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history.

Following are some of the tests that could be performed to confirm if you have a Intracranial Trauma


Treatment of Intracranial Trauma

A person suffering from Intracranial Trauma requires immediate medical attention. The treatment of this type of trauma varies greatly depending on the energy of the blow that caused it.

  • You must be under observation for 24 hours or days, verifying that you speak, move, and behave normally.

  • If the trauma is more serious, the patient may require surgeries to drain bruises, remove bone segments, install catheters or drainage catheters or intracranial pressure measurement, etc.

  • Mechanical ventilation is used if necessary.

  • Treatments with medicines to protect brain tissue from the effects of trauma.


Living with Intracranial Trauma

After having suffered an Intracranial Trauma, depending on the severity, you should go to rehabilitation. In some cases, the patient will have to learn basic skills again, such as walking or speaking.


The type and duration of rehabilitation will depend on the severity of the Intracranial Trauma in each person.


Some things to consider that could help improve the quality of life are:


  • Follow the treatment provided by your Neurosurgeon, and take the medications that he has prescribed, consult with your doctor before taking a new medication.

  • Attend your regular appointments with the Neurosurgeon

  • If you notice any change in your symptoms, see your Neurosurgeon

  • Attend support groups

  • Attend rehabilitation therapy with the specialist indicated by your Neurosurgeon

  • Follow a routine

  • Eat healthily

  • Get enough sleep and rest


¿When to see a doctor?

If you suffered an accident and presented any of these symptoms, go directly to the BlueNetHospitals Emergency Room in Los Cabos or call an ambulance at 624 1043 911.


An Intracranial Trauma must be treated immediately it can lead to severe brain damage and even death.




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