Question

what is acute subdural hematoma?​

Answer 1

A pool of blood between the brain and its outermost covering.

Subdural haematoma can be a medical emergency. It’s usually caused by a head injury strong enough to burst blood vessels. This can cause pooled blood to push on the brain. Age, blood-thinning drugs and alcohol abuse increase risk.

Answer 2

Answer:

Subdural hematoma

1. Also called: SDH, subdural hemorrhage

A pool of blood between the brain and its outermost covering.

Subdural haematoma can be a medical emergency. It’s usually caused by a head injury strong enough to burst blood vessels. This can cause pooled blood to push on the brain. Age, blood-thinning drugs and alcohol abuse increase risk.

Rare

• Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)
• Treatable by a medical professional
• Requires a medical diagnosis
• Lab tests or imaging always required
• Medium-term: resolves within months
• Critical: needs emergency care