Subdural haematoma

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• Synonyms

  • Subdural haemorrhage
  • SDH

• Causes

  • Dural venous sinus tear
  • Head injury
  • Fall in elderly

• Effects

  • Acute headache
  • Chronic headache
  • Fluctuating conscious level
  • Dysarthria
  • Ataxia
  • Delirium
  • Clot crossing suture lines
  • Sickle shaped haematoma

• Parents

  • Intracranial bleed
  • Haematoma

• Children

  • Chronic subdural haematoma

• Treatments

  • Crainiotomy

• Description

  • "Higher mortality rate than extradurals = 70% The force (acceleration/deceleration) required to cause them
  • causes other severe injuries as well. Chronic subdurals lesser mortality Older ages: brain shrinkage = potential space below dura. "