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Extradural Hemorrhage
Alternate Names : Epidural Hematoma, Extradural Hematoma
Extradural Hemorrhage Treatment
An extradural hemorrhage is an emergency condition! Treatment goals include taking measures to save the person's life, controlling symptoms, and minimizing or preventing permanent damage to the brain.
Life support measures may be required. Emergency surgery is almost always necessary to reduce pressure within the brain. This may include drilling a small hole in the skull to relieve pressure and allow drainage of the blood from the brain.
Large hematomas or solid blood clots may need to be removed through a larger opening in the skull (craniotomy).
Medications used in addition to surgery will vary according to the type and severity of symptoms and brain damage that occurs.
Anticonvulsant medications (such as phenytoin) may be used to control or prevent seizures. Some medications called "hyperosmotic agents" (like mannitol, glycerol, and hypertonic saline) may be used to reduce brain swelling.
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• Definition
• Extradural Hemorrhage Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Extradural Hemorrhage Symptoms & Signs
• Extradural Hemorrhage Prevention
• Extradural Hemorrhage Diagnosis & Tests
• Extradural Hemorrhage Treatment
• Extradural Hemorrhage Prognosis
• Extradural Hemorrhage Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Blood Clots
• Brain Herniation
• Increased Intracranial Pressure
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
Surgery & Procedures
• Brain Surgery
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Breathing Difficulty
• Broken Bone
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Head Injury
• Headache
• Muscle Function Loss
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Safety
• Seizures
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swelling
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Weakness
Review Date : 8/1/2002
Reviewed By : Lucas Restrepo, M.D., Clinical Instructor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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