Traumatic brain injury due to bull assault in a girl: a case report

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Trauma Surgery

Background:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant concern in emergency medical services, impacting both pediatric and adult populations.
• Understanding the distinct patterns and management of pediatric head injuries is crucial due to differences compared to adults.
• Bull rush TBI is a recognized injury pattern in adults but has not been previously documented in pediatric cases.

Observation:

• This report presents a unique case of pediatric cranial trauma resulting from a bull rush mechanism.
• The injury pattern observed in this pediatric patient differs from typical pediatric head injuries.

Findings:

• This is the first documented case of a bull rush traumatic brain injury in a pediatric patient in the literature.
• The findings suggest that bull rush TBI, previously considered an adult injury, can occur in children.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of TBI mechanisms in children.
• It highlights the need for emergency services and clinicians to consider bull rush as a potential cause of TBI in pediatric patients.
• Further research may be warranted to explore the incidence and specific management of bull rush TBI in pediatric populations.