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extradural hematoma, epidural hematoma, an extradural hemorrhage, bleeding between the inner skull wall, outer membrane covering the brain, the "dura mater", "dura", an extradural hemorrhage, a skull fracture, childhood, adolescence, type of bleeding is more common in young people, the membrane covering the brain, firmly attached, skull, in older people, an extradural hemorrhage occurs, rupture of a blood vessel, an artery, bleeds, space between the "dura mater", skull, vessels, torn by skull fractures, most often the result of a severe head injury, motorcycle, automobile accidents, extradural hemorrhages, venous bleeding in young children, rapid bleeding causes, a collection of blood, hematoma, presses on the brain, causing a rapid increase, the pressure inside the head, intracranial pressure, additional brain injury, an extradural hemorrhage, emergency, it, lead to permanent brain damage, death, left untreated, a rapid worsening, minutes to hours, from drowsiness to coma, death, consulted, head injury that results, brief loss of consciousness, present after head injury, loss of consciousness, typical symptom pattern of loss of consciousness, followed by alertness, loss of consciousness again, not appear in all people, strongly indicates an extradural hemorrhage, most important symptoms of an extradural hemorrhage, headache, severe, drowsiness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, accompany the headache, dizziness, enlarged pupil in one eye, weakness of part, on the opposite side, side, the enlarged pupil, head injury, trauma followed by loss of consciousness, an alert period of time, rapid deterioration back to unconsciousness, occur, minutes to hours after a head injury, indicate an emergency situation, neurologic examination, indicate that a specific part, the brain is malfunctioning, instance, arm weakness on one side, indicate increased intracranial pressure, is increased intracranial pressure, emergency surgery needed, relieve the pressure, the head, spare the brain from further injury, a head ct scan, confirm the diagnosis of an extradural hemorrhage, pinpoint the exact location, the hematoma, associated skull fracture, an extradural hemorrhage, emergency condition! treatment goals include taking measures to save the person's life, controlling symptoms, minimizing, preventing permanent damage, brain, life support measures required, emergency surgery is always necessary to reduce pressure, the brain, drilling a small hole, in the skull to relieve pressure, allow drainage, the blood, brain, large hematomas, solid blood clots, removed, a larger opening, in the skull, craniotomy, medications used, surgery, vary according, type, severity of symptoms, brain damage that occurs, anticonvulsant medications, phenytoin, control, prevent seizures, medications, "hyperosmotic agents", mannitol, glycerol, hypertonic saline, reduce brain swelling, an extradural hemorrhage has a high risk of death, prompt surgical intervention, prompt medical attention, a significant risk of death remains, risk of permanent brain injury whether the disorder is treated, untreated, seizures, persist, several months, after treatment, in time they, reduce in frequency, disappear completely, seizures, 2 years, injury, in adults, most recovery occurs, in the first 6 months, improvement over approximately 2 years, children, recover more quickly, completely than adults, incomplete recovery, result of brain damage, complications include permanent symptoms, paralysis, loss of sensation which began, the injury, herniation, the brain, normal pressure hydrocephalus, excess fluid, in the cavities, the brain, symptoms of extradural hemorrhage occur, symptoms persist after treatment, memory loss, difficulty maintaining attention, dizziness, headache, anxiety, speech difficulties, complete, partial loss of movement in part, emergency symptoms develop after treatment, breathing difficulties, convulsions/seizures, decreased responsiveness, loss of consciousness, enlarged pupils, unpupil size, an epidural hemorrhage, not be preventable once a head injury has occurred, to minimize the risk of head injury, use safety equipment, hard hats, bicycle, motorcycle helmets, seat belts, involved in relevant activities, follow general safety steps, not dive into water water depth, rocks present, use appropriate safety precautions in sports, recreation, work, drive safely.