A Case of Impalement Brain Injury That Could Achieve Good Neurological Outcome by Introducing Early Sedation and Immobilization Strategy

Impalement brain injury is rare, and the initial management of this condition is not well-established. We present a case of a well-managed brain injury caused by impalement with a metal bar. A 29-year-old man whose head had been impaled by a metal bar was transferred to our hospital. Upon arrival, h...

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Main Authors: Wataru Takayama, Kaho Yamasaki, Akira Endo, Yasuhiro Otomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3025717