Subdural Hematoma: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Subdural Hematoma: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 2:22 pm By:
A subdural hematoma is the most common type of intracranial mass lesion, occurring in almost 1/3 of all head injuries. http://bit.ly/aj2kYb
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Epidural Hematoma: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “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 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 3:10 am By:
Epidural hematomas are usually arterial in origin but result from venous bleeding in one third of patients. http://bit.ly/71GsGf
Spinal Cord Infections: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Infections involving the spinal canal include epidural abscesses (infection in the epidural space), meningitis (infection of the meninges), subdural abscesses (infections of the subdural space), and intramedullary abscesses (infections within the spinal cord). Because the first ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Infections involving the spinal canal include epidural abscesses, meningitis, subdural abscesses, and more. http://bit.ly/bBt5aB
Abruptio Placentae: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Abruptio placentae (ie, placental abruption) refers to separation of the normally located placenta after the 20th week of gestation and prior to birth. Pathophysiology Bleeding into the decidua basalis leads to separation of the placenta. Hematoma ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Abruptio placentae refers to separation of the placenta after the 20th week of gestation and prior to birth. http://bit.ly/cQsIIl
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) was initially described by Bright in 1831 as a complication of epidural and subdural infections. The dural sinuses are grouped into the sagittal, lateral (including the transverse, sigmoid, and petrosal sinuses), and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis is usually a late complication of an infection of the central face or paranasal sinuses. http://bit.ly/bzROi8
Rectus Sheath Hematoma: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is an uncommon and often clinically misdiagnosed cause of abdominal pain. It is the result of bleeding into the rectus sheath from damage to the superior or inferior epigastric arteries or their ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:22 am By:
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Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is an uncommon and often clinically misdiagnosed cause of abdominal pain. Learn more. http://bit.ly/duDu00
Information on Hematoma Types, Causes, and Treatments on eMedicineHealth.com
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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Subdural Hematoma: eMedicine Neurology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Head injuries are the leading cause of death among accident victims younger than 45 years. They account for approximately 70% of traumatic deaths and most of the persisting disabilities in accident survivors in this age group. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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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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