Epidural Hematoma: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Epidural Hematoma: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Epidural hematoma (EDH) is a traumatic accumulation of blood between the inner table of the skull and the stripped-off dural membrane. The inciting event often is a focused blow to the head, such as that produced ...

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Approximately 70-80% of epidural hematomas (EDHs) are located in the temporoparietal region. Read more here: http://bit.ly/b9FIld

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Subdural Hematoma: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: An acute subdural hematoma (SDH) is a rapidly clotting blood collection below the inner layer of the dura but external to the brain and arachnoid membrane. Two further stages, subacute and chronic, may develop with untreated ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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emedicinehealth.com — “Information about types fo hematoma; and causes such as trauma, brain injury, diseases, infections, and more. Some hematomas are a medical emergency and immediate medical care should be sought.View full resource at emedicinehealth.com

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