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Originally Posted by Tatyana Look clear fluid could at the best just be clear runny snot, or at the worse, it could be CSF. |
Tatyana - you're absolutely right that if this
was CSF it would be extremely serious since it would indicate a basal skull fracture (it's an immediate 999 job and amongst other things keeping the person still whilst waiting [manual inline spinal immobilistion if you've been taught]). Thankfully I don't think that this is Romeo's problem. Mainly since there is no mechanism to suggest such an injury has occurred. In addition to the blow to the head you asked about another common cause would be a person falling from a height and landing on their feet, legs straight. It would take a serious force to cause a basal skull fracture. There would likely be other signs and symptoms too.
For information, in practise when you are unlucky enough to see CSF I am told it is usually mixed with blood, so rather than seeing a first aid manual described "straw coloured fluid" you're likely to see a kind of watery looking blood.
Romeo - if it doesn't clear up or it's concerning you go and see your GP.