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'''Epidural''' or '''extradural hematoma''' is a buildup of blood occurring between the [[dura mater]] (the [[brain|brain's]] tough outer membrane) and the [[skull]]. Often due to [[head trauma|trauma]], the condition is potentially deadly because the buildup of blood may increase [[intracranial pressure|pressure]] in the [[intracranial space]] and compress delicate brain tissue. 15 to 20% of patients with epidural hematomas die of the [[injury]].<ref>Sanders MJ and McKenna K. 2001. ''Mosby’s Paramedic Textbook'', 2nd revised Ed. Chapter 22, "Head and Facial Trauma." Mosby.</ref> | '''Epidural''' or '''extradural hematoma''' is a buildup of blood occurring between the [[dura mater]] (the [[brain|brain's]] tough outer membrane) and the [[skull]]. Often due to [[head trauma|trauma]], the condition is potentially deadly because the buildup of blood may increase [[intracranial pressure|pressure]] in the [[intracranial space]] and compress delicate brain tissue. 15 to 20% of patients with epidural hematomas die of the [[injury]].<ref>Sanders MJ and McKenna K. 2001. ''Mosby’s Paramedic Textbook'', 2nd revised Ed. Chapter 22, "Head and Facial Trauma." Mosby.</ref> | ||
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Overview
Epidural or extradural hematoma is a buildup of blood occurring between the dura mater (the brain's tough outer membrane) and the skull. Often due to trauma, the condition is potentially deadly because the buildup of blood may increase pressure in the intracranial space and compress delicate brain tissue. 15 to 20% of patients with epidural hematomas die of the injury.[1]
References
- ↑ Sanders MJ and McKenna K. 2001. Mosby’s Paramedic Textbook, 2nd revised Ed. Chapter 22, "Head and Facial Trauma." Mosby.