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A subdural hematoma is an emergency condition! 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 ...[read article]

Tests for Hematoma-Subdural

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination. It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves ...  More
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Depending on the study being done, you may need to lie on your stomach, back, or side.A cranial CT scan produces images from your upper neck to the top of your head...  More
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A magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues.Unlike x-rays and ...  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Medical Procedures for Hematoma-Subdural

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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person(donor) to another(recipient).Transfusions are given to restore lost or depleted blood co...  More
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Transfusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma
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Surgical Procedures for Hematoma-Subdural

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A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the skull to expose the brain.A craniotomy is the most commonly performed surgery to remove a brain tumor. It may al...  More
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Trepanation is a surgical procedure in which a circular piece of bone is removed from the skull by a special saw-like instrument called a trephine or trepan. The op...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Hematoma-Subdural

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PROTAMINE (PROH tuh meen) is used to treat heparin overdose. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have q...  More
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. This medicine may be u...  More
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PHYTONADIONE (fye toe na DYE one) is a man-made form of vitamin K. This medicine is used to treat vitamin K deficiency or bleeding problems caused by various disord...  More
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