A Case of a Penetrating Traumatic Head Injury Due to a Ceiling Fan

Cureus. 2022 Jun 26;14(6):e26350. doi: 10.7759/cureus.26350. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Abstract

A ceiling fan is a hidden enemy on the ceiling of a house. When the blunt blades rotate at a high speed, it has the capability to penetrate the skull bones. This case highlights the uncommon presentation of fan blade injury and the importance of compression bandage.

Keywords: ceiling fan; compression bandage; depressed skull fracture; extra-axial hematoma; penetrating head injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports