Diagnosis and Treatment
A person with a penetrating head injury may be evaluated using X-ray, CT scan, or MRI (however MRI can only be used when the penetrating object would not be magnetic, because MRI uses magnetism and could move the object, causing further injury).
Surgery may be required to debride or repair the injury or to relieve excessive intracranial pressure. Intracranial pressure is monitored and attempts are made to maintain it within normal ranges. Intravenous fluids are given and efforts are taken to maintain high blood oxygen levels.
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