How should a 7-year-old child with a brain injury from being hit by a car be treated?

Patient's question:

The child is 7 years old. He was in a car accident and suffered a brain hemorrhage, undergoing minimally invasive surgery. Now he can eat dinner, and his arms and legs have fractures. When feeding him, he shows awareness of eating. It has been 9 days since the minimally invasive surgery. When called, he is conscious and responds, but he does not recognize people. What kind of rehabilitation would be beneficial for his condition?

Doctor's answer:

In your current situation, you are still in the treatment and observation phase. This requires close attention to monitor the location and amount of cerebral hemorrhage. If there are any other discomforting symptoms, it's important to observe whether there will be further discomfort after the cerebral hemorrhage has absorbed. In the later stages, the child will recover very quickly. If the child recognizes people, it will still take some time. It is recommended that you undergo rehabilitation therapy after the treatment is completed. The main focus should be on nursing care to prevent the child from getting infected. High-pressure oxygen therapy is highly recommended for rehabilitation.

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