S06: Intracranial injury
Intracranial injuries refer to any trauma or damage within the skull, often affecting the brain. These injuries can result from accidents, falls, or any blunt force to the head, and in some instances, can be sustained from violent shaking. Close head injuries, where the skull remains intact, and open head injuries, where the skull is broken, are both included within this group. Symptoms often seen with intracranial injuries include headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness. These injuries can further lead to complications such as brain swelling or bleeding, causing a change in brain functions and behavior. Progression of the condition varies depending on the severity and location of the injury, amongst other factors. Quick diagnosis and treatment are vital to minimize potential damage.
Subcodes of S06:
- S06.0: Concussion
- S06.1: Traumatic cerebral oedema
- S06.2: Diffuse brain injury
- S06.3: Focal brain injury
- S06.4: Epidural haemorrhage
- S06.5: Traumatic subdural haemorrhage
- S06.6: Traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage
- S06.7: Intracranial injury with prolonged coma
- S06.8: Other intracranial injuries
- S06.9: Intracranial injury, unspecified
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