On January 2nd, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Pi Doanh (Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital 2, Ho Chi Minh City) stated: After more than 10 days of emergency surgery and intensive treatment, the child is now recovering, opening their eyes and moving their arms and legs naturally.
Previously, baby N. was transferred from a lower-level hospital in a deep coma, with a sutured wound on the front of the head. CT scan results revealed a penetrating brain injury from the front of the head extending to the posterior cerebellum, causing significant subdural and intracerebral hemorrhage, compression, and brain edema.
Upon receiving the child, the medical team at Children's Hospital 2 immediately performed emergency surgery to remove the blood clot and open the skull to relieve pressure. The child received post-operative care in the Intensive Care and Toxicology Unit. Currently, the child has opened their eyes, can move their arms and legs naturally, and has been transferred to the Neurosurgery Department for further monitoring.
"Although there are signs of good recovery, there will certainly be neurological sequelae due to severe brain damage; the child cannot speak yet and still has weakness on the left side of the body," Dr. Doanh added.
The CT scan images revealed a penetrating lesion in the brain.
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During the medical history taking, Mr. BMV, the child's father, stated that he was not present at the scene of the accident. He was told by others that N. was standing in front of the house watching his older siblings play badminton. Suddenly, the racket detached from the handle, flew up, and fell on the child's head. The child was taken to a lower-level hospital for first aid and then transferred to Children's Hospital 2 for further treatment.
According to Doctor Doanh, this was a rare but extremely dangerous household accident. The hospital advises parents to be vigilant about items that can easily injure children. For badminton rackets, as in this case, family members should check the equipment before use to prevent similar incidents.
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