JAMMU, Sept. 4 -- The Department of Neurosurgery at AIIMS Jammu recently demonstrated the cutting-edge capability and interdisciplinary coordination that is transforming paediatric head trauma care in the region. Last week, an 8-year-old girl presented to the hospital with a severe traumatic brain injury, after a fall from the first floor, in an unconscious state with a low Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 7, indicating a critical and life-threatening condition.
Surgery in young children for head injuries is often associated with significant risks and complications. Recognizing this difficulty, the neurosurgery team, led by Dr Shaurya Darbari and Dr Kanav Gupta, decided to take a measured and innovative approach to her treatment. They ins...