Temporising extradural haematoma by craniostomy using an intraosseous needle.

Bulstrode, Harry; Kabwama, Silvester; Durnford, Andrew; Hempenstall, Jonathan; Chakraborty, Aabir · Injury · 2017

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.

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