central nervous system

Question 1

define haemorrhage

Answer 1

escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

Question 2

define epidural haemorrhage

Answer 2

bleeding between the dura mater and the skull

Question 3

clinical presentation of epidural haemorrhage

Answer 3

loss of consciousness following a head injury, a brief regaining of consciousness, and then loss of consciousness again

Question 4

define subdural haemorrhage

Answer 4

bleeding between the arachnoid mater and dura mater

Question 5

clinical presentation of subdural haemorrhage

Answer 5

non-localizing, including headaches and altered mental status; may be acute or chronic

Question 6

diagram of epidural vs subdural haemorrhage

Answer 6

Question 7

treatments for haemorrhages

Answer 7

craniotomy (section of skull removed to relieve pressure), burr holes (small holes drain blood)

Question 8

haemorrhage vs haematoma

Answer 8

haematoma usually describes bleeding which has more or less clotted, whereas a hemorrhage signifies active, ongoing bleeding