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Epidural/Subdural Hematoma’s

Epidural/Subdural Hematoma’s. Brian Kelleher. Description. Area Affected. Cause of Injury. Treatment.

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Epidural/Subdural Hematoma’s

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  1. Epidural/Subdural Hematoma’s Brian Kelleher

  2. Description

  3. Area Affected

  4. Cause of Injury

  5. Treatment • Emergency surgery may be needed to reduce pressure within the brain. This may involve drilling a small hole in the skull, which allows blood to drain and relieves pressure on the brain. Large hematomas or solid blood clots may need to be removed through a procedure called a craniotomy, which creates a larger opening in the skull.

  6. Recovery • Recovery from hematomas depends on the severity of the injury. If it’s stopped before too much pressure builds up in the brain then recovery is usually about 6 months. Mortality rates of subdural hematomas are about 60%, and 15-20% for epidural hematomas.

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