What is the reason for a low heart rate after a head injury?
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The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
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Hi doctor,
This query is with regard to one of my friends. He got an accident five months back. He was hospitalized in ICU. Blood came from his ear and so had a computed tomography (CT) scan done. An ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor said that his ear is fine and no hearing problem. Later he was shifted to his native. He was in intensive care unit (ICU) there. His oxygen level is up to 97% and heart beat 50 bpm. He is in conscious state of mind and understands everything. He recognized everyone. Also all kind of bleeding has stopped. He is with saline and local antibiotics only. A neurosurgeon advised for an operation now. So, I need a second opinion here. Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Probably your friend has got head injury that is causing the brain edema which is causing the low heart rate known as bradycardia. He should get a repeat computed tomography (CT) done. We usually givesaline, antibiotics and Mannitol to reduce the swellingthat is in brain edema. If no relief or edema increases that is determined by clinical signs including both the pupils we go ahead for surgery.
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