Treating Pain Of An Acute Subdural Hematoma
A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of the brain.
Alternative Names
Subdural hemorrhage
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Subdural hematomas are usually the result of a serious head injury. When one occurs in this way, it is called an "acute" subdural hematoma. Acute subdural hematomas are among the deadliest of all head injuries. The bleeding fills the brain area very rapidly, compressing brain tissue. This often results in brain injury and may lead to death.
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