Abstract
We report the first case of bipolar head injury, that is, subsequent head injuries sustained near both poles of the Earth. The injury caused a true global amnesia with loss of memory for the journey around the globe. This case history illustrates how modern emergency services have reduced the hazards of polar exploration, and how a second impact after a primary head injury may cause life-threatening complications.
| Translated title of the contribution | Bipolar head injury with global amnesia |
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| Original language | Norwegian |
| Pages (from-to) | 3533-3535 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening |
| Volume | 123 |
| Issue number | 24 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Dec 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |