subdural haemorrhage

Question 1

presentation of subdural haematoma

Answer 1

history of head trauma
patients show a lucid interval then a gradual decline in consciousness
headache, confusion and lethargy

Question 2

first line investigation in subdural haematoma

Answer 2

CT head

Question 3

what will CT show in acute subdural haematoma

Answer 3

crescentic collection
hyperdense (bright)

Question 4

who are particularly at risk for a chronic subdural haematoma

Answer 4

elderly and alcoholic patients

Question 5

findings of a chronic subdural haematoma on CT

Answer 5

crescentic shape
hypodense (dark)

Question 6

management of patient with subdural haematoma

Answer 6

incidental finding: conservative
confused and associated neuro deficit: surgical compression with burr holes