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Is It Safe To Fly Post Treatment For Subdural Hematoma In Head?

My mom is 84. Had a subdural hemotoma to traumatic blow to her forehead. Second Ct scan showed no growth in hemotoma. She is now in rehab to strengthen her muscles after 18 days in hospital. I want to take her home with me to Florida. Her fall occurred about 20 days ago. Is it safer to drive or fly ( about 3hours) to Florida. We will need to leave by Nov 25. Thank you
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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If there is subdural hematoma which is small in size and shows no progression with time then there is no risk in either driving or flying. Driving can get difficult for her as she might feel uncomfortable at high speed on the free ways. Flying will always be a better option and should be more convenient. Since she had to stay for 18 days in hospital therefore she might be having other health problems which requires to be controlled. Please inform the airline authorities and seek help when at the airport during transit. She should also continue doing the muscle strengthening exercises as directed.
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Is It Safe To Fly Post Treatment For Subdural Hematoma In Head?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. If there is subdural hematoma which is small in size and shows no progression with time then there is no risk in either driving or flying. Driving can get difficult for her as she might feel uncomfortable at high speed on the free ways. Flying will always be a better option and should be more convenient. Since she had to stay for 18 days in hospital therefore she might be having other health problems which requires to be controlled. Please inform the airline authorities and seek help when at the airport during transit. She should also continue doing the muscle strengthening exercises as directed.