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Epidural and subdural Hematomas

Epidural and subdural Hematomas. Epidural Hematoma. Bleeding between the dura and the cranial bones Arterial bleeding Signs and symptoms develop more quickly If S/S occur transport IMMIDIATELY . Epidural hematoma. S/S Severe headache Dizziness Vomiting

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Epidural and subdural Hematomas

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  1. Epidural and subdural Hematomas

  2. Epidural Hematoma • Bleeding between the dura and the cranial bones • Arterial bleeding • Signs and symptoms develop more quickly • If S/S occur transport IMMIDIATELY

  3. Epidural hematoma • S/S • Severe headache • Dizziness • Vomiting • Increased size of one pupil • Sudden weakness in an arm or leg • Decreased level of consciousness • Changes in breathing

  4. Epidural hematoma

  5. Subdural hematoma • Bleeding below the dura mater between the dura and the brain • Can involve arterial bleeding • Symptoms develop within minutes • Can involve venous bleeding • Symptoms develop over hours or even days

  6. Subdural hematoma • S/S • Confused or slurred speech • Difficulty balancing or walking • Headache • Confusion • Loss of consciousness • Nausea and vomiting • Numbness • Seizures • Visual disturbances • Weakness

  7. Subdural hematoma

  8. Videos • Epidural hematoma • Subdural Hematoma • Awake Craniotomy • Awake Craniotomy 2

  9. references • Concepts of Athletic Training 5th edition • University of Missouri • Youtube.com • U.S. National Library of Medicine

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