A Case of a Penetrating Traumatic Head Injury Due to a Ceiling Fan

被引:2
作者
Ong, Yoon N. [1 ]
机构
[1] Hosp Tuanku Azizah, Pediat Emergency Dept, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
关键词
extra-axial hematoma; depressed skull fracture; compression bandage; penetrating head injury; ceiling fan;
D O I
10.7759/cureus.26350
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
A ceiling fan is a hidden enemy on the ceiling of a house. When the blunt blades rotate at a high speed, it has the capability to penetrate the skull bones. This case highlights the uncommon presentation of fan blade injury and the importance of compression bandage.
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