Flashcards in 9.2 - Extra-axial hemorrhage Deck (6)
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Symptoms of subarachnoid haemorrhage?
Rapid onset severe headache, vomiting, coma, neck stiffness.
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What is the main causes of a subarachnoid hemorrhage
saccular aneurysms in the circle of willis
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How do you manage subarachnoid hemorrhage?
bed rest, supportive treatment, referral to neuro
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What are the main causes of subdural hematoma?
mostly head injury but can be spontaneous
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symptoms of subdural?
slow deteroration of consciousness. Headache, drowsiness, confusion, hemiparesis, sensory loss
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