Temporising extradural haematoma by craniostomy using an intraosseous needle.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a novel application of intraosseous needle drainage, alleviating raised intracranial pressure due to extradural haematoma. The potential application of this technique in preventing secondary brain injury and herniation during transfer to a neurosurgical unit is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Craniotomy
- Decompressive Craniectomy
- Drainage
- Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial
- Infusions, Intraosseous
- Neuroimaging
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed