The most common sequelae of craniotomy for brain trauma

Severe brain trauma requires craniotomy, a common example being brain trauma caused by car accidents. There will be some sequelae after craniotomy for brain trauma, epilepsy is the most common, as well as inability to speak, increasingly irritable temper, and prone to depression.

1. Sequelae of craniotomy for brain trauma

1. Epilepsy: Epileptic seizures are caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons. 2. Aphasia: Aphasia refers to the loss of language comprehension and expression ability due to damage to the language center of the cerebral cortex. 3. Apraxia: Apraxia refers to the inability to complete directed, purposeful and continuous movements. 4. Patients with sequelae of brain trauma may also experience adverse reactions such as emotional instability, fatigue, insomnia, lack of concentration, memory loss, and even moodiness and irritability.

2. Nursing after craniotomy for brain trauma

1. If a high fever occurs suddenly, contact a doctor and cool down physically, such as rubbing the body with warm water frequently.

2. The nasogastric tube should be flushed after use and replaced regularly

3. Encourage patients to cough effectively to cough up deep sputum. If nebulization is possible, try to do it.

4. Turn over more frequently to prevent bedsores

5. In terms of diet, follow the doctor's instructions and give the patient a corresponding liquid diet

6. Avoid constipation. If constipation occurs, take relevant measures in terms of diet and medication.

7. For oral care, you can wipe the inside of your mouth with a cotton ball dipped in saline solution every day.

8. Protect the endotracheal tube to prevent it from falling off. Change the gauze every day as much as possible. Make sure it is of appropriate tightness. Observe whether there is any skin damage in the place where the gauze is pressed. If damage occurs, take corresponding measures.

9. Actively observe the patient's condition, including the color of sputum, etc. If there are any special changes, notify the doctor as soon as possible

10. Keep the patient in a semi-sitting position to help breathing and prevent the spread of inflammation

11. Provide psychological care, encourage and support patients, and enhance their confidence in recovering their health. Finally, I wish your father a speedy recovery from his illness. . .