[Yoloman]

You DR medical people: how did she survive with her skull bones punched in and one bloody mess on the top of her head? Just infection alone would seem to get her in 2-3 days?

[Zurria]

Originally Posted by Yoloman ↗

You DR medical people: how did she survive with her skull bones punched in and one bloody mess on the top of her head? Just infection alone would seem to get her in 2-3 days?

She likely survived through an emergent craniotomy and intracranial pressure monitoring. Skull fractures and hemorrhage can all cause brain damage, but not all brain damage is fatal. As pressure increases in the brain, it eventually herniates down onto the brainstem which controls vital functions such as your heart rate and breathing. Clearly, she got immediate help and was fortunate to
not have that happen. She likely received prophylactic antibiotics as soon as she arrived to the hospital. Infection is a huge concern but the least of their immediate worries.