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Pneumocephalus
Will pneumocephalus caused by trauma reoccur in a patient who is already treated with oxygen and the subsequent ct shows that its resolved. Will this cause any risk in the future. What are the warning signs or dos don'ts . Kindly clarify
Pneumocephalus occurs after trauma in 2 ways. 1. If there is a fracture of the skull along with a breach of skin over the fracture ( Compound skull fracture) and 2. Fractured skull which breaks the walls of sinuses or roof of nose.
Generally pneumocephalus is self limiting. It resolves in few days.
Cases where there is also a leak of clear fluid from the nose (CSF) may develop recurrent pneumocephalus. They also carry risk of infections.
Warning signs: leak of clear fluid from nose, Severe headache, High fever with neck stiffness.
If these aren't happening can relax..
Next Steps
watch for clear fluid leak from nose
watch for High grade fever with neckstiffness
Health Tips
Good to your primary care doctor incase you get these symptoms.
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