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Epidural Hematoma

An epidural hematoma is a pocket of blood that forms immediately outside the dura mater. The dura mater is the fibrous outermost sheath or membrane that encloses the brain and spinal cord.

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Neurologic assessment is the first step in determining the severity of a head injury. The patient's speech, eyeopeni...

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Neurologic assessment is the first step in determining the severity of a head injury. The patient's speech, eyeopeni...

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Emergency care for spinal trauma consists of immobilizing the patient and administering high-dose corticosteroids. H...

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