Category: Trauma

ICH Subdural Hematoma

Bleeding into the space outside the brain under the dura. Acute SDH – caused by tear of bridging veins, rarely from small cortical arterial bleed Chronic SDH: form a hydroma Acute on chronic SDH: from rebleed Risk factors Older age alcohol abuse previous traumatic brain injury more often in...

Acute traumatic brain injury – tranexamic

Tranexamic acid for adults with acute traumatic brain injury an antifibrinolytic agent CRASH-3 trial over 9000 adults atudied within 3 hour Glasgow Coma Scale < 13 or evidence of intracranial bleed on CT patients with nonreactive pupils excluded Tranexamic Acid (Lysteda) generic available 1 gram over 10 min iv,...