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subdural hematoma, increased intracranial pressure, subdural hemorrhage, a subdural hematoma, collection of blood on the surface, the brain, lies beneath the outer covering, dura, the brain, brain's surface, subdural hematomas, the result of a serious head injury, "acute" subdural hematomas, subdural hematomas, occur spontaneously, after a very minor head injury, in the elderly, go unnoticed, many days to many weeks, "chronic" subdural hematomas, terms acute, subacute, chronic reflect how long it takes blood to collect, acute traumatic subdural hematomas, among the most lethal of all head injuries, up to 50% lethality, expand very rapidly, leaving little room, the brain, brain injury, subdural hematomas occur in, 15% of all head traumas, tiny veins between the surface, the brain, its outer covering, dura, stretch, tear, allowing blood to collect, elderly, veins, already stretched, brain atrophy, shrinkage, head injury, very young, very old age, anticoagulant medication, blood thinners, chronic alcohol use, recent injury, trauma, head, loss of consciousness after original injury, headache, steady, fluctuating, weakness, numbness, inability to speak, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, seizures, in infants, bulging fontanelles, increased head circumference, separated sutures, irritability, high-pitched cry, focal seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizure, always seek medical attention following a significant head trauma, mental deterioration, in the elderly, evaluation should, complete neurologic exam, prompt the physician to order a brain imaging study, signs of weakness, numbness, inability to speak, slurred speech, persistent headache, abnormal level of consciousness, recent intellectual deterioration in an elderly person, absence of head injury, a ct scan, mri scan would likely be, evaluate, a subdural hematoma, a subdural hematoma, emergency condition! treatment includes lifesaving measures, controlling symptoms, minimizing, preventing permanent brain damage, medications vary according, type, severity of symptoms, extent of brain damage, diuretics, reduce swelling, anticonvulsant medications phenytoin, control, prevent seizures, emergency surgery required to reduce pressure, the brain, involve drilling a small hole, in the skull to relieve pressure, allow the hematoma to drain, large hematomas, solid blood clots, removed, a larger opening, in the skull, craniotomy, outlook following a subdural hematoma, widely depending on the type of head injury, the blood collection, how quickly treatment is obtained, acute subdural hematomas present the largest challenge, high rates of death, injury, subacute, chronic subdural hematomas have good outcomes, symptoms going away, blood collection is drained, high frequency of seizures following a subdural hematoma, controlled, temporary of permanent weakness, numbness, difficulty speaking, seizures, brain herniation, persistent symptoms memory loss, dizziness, headache, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, serious head injuries, complications, subdural hematoma, require emergency medical attention, go immediately to an emergency room, spinal injuries often accompany head injuries, always consider immobilizing the patient's neck patient must be moved, medics arrive, use safety equipment, safety precautions at work, play to minimize the risk of a head injury, use hard hats, bicycle, motorcycle helmets, seat belts.