What are the treatments for head trauma?
Head injuries are a common occurrence and are often minor since the thickness of the skull protects the brain from severe trauma. However, symptoms of any head trauma can be misleading as to the severity of the injury and treatment should always be considered.Types of TraumaClosed head injury occurs when the head is struck but the skull is not broken. Open or penetrating head injury indicates impact with an object that penetrates the brain.ConcussionConcussions occur when a blow to the head causes the brain to impact the inner wall of the skull. Following a CT scan or MRI, treatment usually involves full rest and pain medications.Subdural HematomaSubdural hematomas are a result of bleeding that builds up between the brain and the inner wall of the skull. A serious condition, treatments include diuretics for minor hematomas to reduce swelling, surgical drainage through a burr hole in the skull, or craniotomy where part of the skull is opened to remove the blood in serious cases.Subarach
