A Case Report of Penetrating Head Injury to a Non-Trauma Centre

Penetrating head injuries have high morbidity and mortality rates with resultant debilitating neurological deficit for survivors. Most of these patients present to Level A trauma centres with comprehensive tertiary care facilities, however some of these patients could present as “walk-ins” to a regional non-trauma centre. This could be the case in a regional, district, urban hospital like ours. Deliberate acts of violence among youths could result in penetrating head injury with a machete. Early clinical and neuroradiological assessment to identify and prevent life-threatening complications is vital.