How long will it take for subdural hematoma recovery?

Question

Hello doctor,

Around 15 days ago, one of my known 81-year-old friends got unconscious for hours. The doctors diagnosed him with FTP (Fetal type posterior cerebral artery), SDH (subdural hematoma), and they referred him to another hospital. He got operated on there, and the doctors said that the clot was removed, and his BP (Blood Pressure) was fluctuating, but was later controlled. He also got a fever and a cough.

Tracheostomy was done, and he was kept on a partial ventilator. In addition to this, they also kept part of his skull inside the abdomen for some days on the day of surgery. But that has now been attached back to the skull.

He got seizures later that day. Right now, the patient is not having a cough, but seizures occur, and he is on anti-seizure drugs. He has been unconscious for three days, not opening his eyes, but his vitals are stable.

The doctors have shifted him from the ICU to the HDU, but I think he was showing better progress in the ICU (intensive care unit). The doctors are saying that his CT scan is normal now. Please give me a suggestion on whether we should continue to let him get treated there or should we shift him to another hospital.

Why is he unconscious? A few days back, he was opening his eyes. Why is he getting seizures frequently?

Please guide.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen the scan showing SDH (subdural hematoma). I think it is better to follow the advice of treating doctors because they continuously see the patients and decide accordingly.

These types of injuries usually take time to recover, so you have to wait. I do not find any reason for shifting. As I do not have enough information about the patient and have not seen the patient, I can only advise based on my experience.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.