Affiliations: [a]
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bielsko-Biała, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
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Department of Neurosurgery, Provincial Hospital in Bielsko-Biała, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bielsko-Biała, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
Correspondence:
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Address for correspondence: Jan Bujok, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bielsko-Biała, Bielsko-Biała, Poland. E-mail: jbujok@ath.bielsko.pl.
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Craniocerebral injuries belong to the category of bodily injuries which are characterised by high mortality and a high percentage of permanent effects in the form of disability. The likelihood of this injury exists in the workplace too. Performing works at a height or using high-pressure or mechanical machinery exposes employees to a higher risk of a craniocerebral injury. CASE REPORT:This case study deals with the topic of open craniocerebral trauma suffered by a 20-year-old man who was wearing no head protection at his place of work. It details the management of this trauma at the site of the accident, during transfer to the hospital and during hospitalisation. CONCLUSION:Fast transport, effective diagnostics and implementation of surgical treatment contributed to a good final result.
Keywords: Craniocerebral injury, emergency medical teams, work accident
