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Suggest Treatment For Infection And Fever After A Craniotomy

My Aunt suffered a major traumatic brain injury when she was struck walking across the street. A pedestrian, she was knocked down by a vehicle. She survived the resulting craniotomy and had a series of events that followed. She had two body infections with high fevers. her heart stopped in the coolng process. She probably was fighting a fever. her heart stopped and she was revived manually by chest compressions. it took 5 min before she was revived. is she brain dead?
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hi,

In case of brain death, the patient shows cognitive / motor functions. Does she show any of such symptoms? Consult a neurophysician, the brain issue needs to be scrutinised and infection needs to be treated with suitable antibiotic for sufficient days.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Infection And Fever After A Craniotomy

Hi, In case of brain death, the patient shows cognitive / motor functions. Does she show any of such symptoms? Consult a neurophysician, the brain issue needs to be scrutinised and infection needs to be treated with suitable antibiotic for sufficient days. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician