Gunshot Wound

[wsanto]

(08-20-2013 06:59 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  

(08-20-2013 02:16 PM)wsanto Wrote:  A burr hole in this case would probably cause herniation into the burr hole. Today he would have had most of his left temporal bone removed which allows the swelling to occur and the brain to expand freely without herniation. Also his blood pressure would remain greater than intracranial pressure and allow for adequate perfusion.

Like this I assume?:

http://www.medicalexhibits.com/obrasky/2...71_04X.jpg

Exactly. They keep the bone in the freezer for replacing later. They're kept on a different shelf than where the nurses keep their Lean Cuisines.