How is a skull fracture treated?
Treatment will depend on the damage and the type of fracture your child has. Most skull fractures heal within 3 to 6 months. The younger your child is, the faster the fracture will heal without further problems. Your child may also need any of the following: Irrigation and debridement: This is done when there is an open wound on the scalp. This helps to clean and remove objects, dirt, or dead tissues from the fracture area.Medicines: These may be given to help ease or prevent your child’s symptoms. Antibiotics: Antibiotics may be given to help your child fight an infection caused by a germ called bacteria.Anticonvulsant medicine: Anticonvulsants are given to control your child’s seizures.Antinausea medicine: This medicine may be given to calm your child’s stomach and control vomiting (throwing up).Diuretics: Your child may get diuretic medicine to help decrease the swelling in his brain. This may help his brain get better blood flow and avoid further problems.Pain medicine: Caregivers
