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Epidural Hematoma Learning Center

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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. Epidural means outside the dur...

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Causes
Neurologic assessment is the first step in determining the severity of a head injury. The patient's speech, eyeopenin...
Tests
Neurologic assessment is the first step in determining the severity of a head injury. The patient's speech, eyeopenin...
Treatments
Emergency care for spinal trauma consists of immobilizing the patient and administering high-dose corticosteroids. Ho...

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