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Mom found unconscious this morning from fall (unconscious 8 hrs later). trouble breathing . docs giving antibiotics 2 try 2 help. what does that mean?

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Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Depends: Unconsciousness after a fall requires immediate attention and brain imaging to rule out subdual hematoma or other etiologies. Patients who loose consciousness may aspirate and develop pneumonia that requires antibiotics.

Answered 3/1/2016

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