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Who is most affected by subdural hematomas?
Subdural hematomas most often affect people who are prone to falling.
How are cases of small subdural hematomas treated?
Small subdural hematomas may be treated with observation and a series of CT scans to ensure that the blood is reabsorbing and not becoming calcified.
Is a subdural hemorrhage a terminal disease?
A subdural hematoma (hemorrhage) is usually the result of a serious head injury. When it occurs this way it's called an "acute" subdural hematoma. Acute subdural hematomas are among the deadliest of all head injuries. The blood fills the brain area very rapidly and compresses the brain tissue. This often results in brain tissue injury or infarction and many times even death. In the elderly, subdural hematomas can also be a result of a slight knock to the head or falls.
Problems of young people contracting whooping cough?
Some are: pneumothorax, epistaxis,subdural hematomas, hernias, and rectal prolapse.
Why does a headache develop with a subdural hemorrhage?
i think its because the blodd that is coming out compresses the brain with the skull which then causes the headache
The space above the dura mater?
The space above the dura mater is called the subdural space. It contains a small amount of fluid that acts as a cushion for the brain. Bleeding or fluid accumulation in this space can lead to subdural hematomas or hygromas.
What damage can whooping cough do to your body?
Complications resulting from pressure effects of severe paroxysms include pneumothorax, epistaxis,subdural hematomas, hernias, and rectal prolapse.
What is a subdural hematoma?
A subdural hematoma is a type of bleeding that occurs between the brain and its outer lining, the dura mater. It is usually caused by a head injury that results in the tearing of blood vessels. Subdural hematomas can lead to increased pressure on the brain and require medical intervention.
Can the pressure of vomiting after brain surgery cause a subdural hematoma?
Yes it can.. To avoid vomiting,a tube is normally insertet through the nose and down to the stomach.
How are sever cases of subdural hematomas treated?
In more severe cases, surgical intervention is necessary. The surgeon will open the skull in a procedure known as a craniotomy and remove the blood clot to release the pressure on the brain.
What is one difference between a subdural hematoma and an epidural hematoma?
A Subdural Hematoma occurs when a severe acceleration to deceleration occurs leading to the veins in the subdural space tearing. An Epidural Hematoma occurs from direct trauma to the brain leading to bleeding in the meningeal artery.
What happens to the victim of wwhooping cough?
Complications resulting from pressure effects of severe paroxysms include pneumothorax, epistaxis,subdural hematomas, hernias, rectal prolapse and fractured ribs.
