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#Epidural hematoma
Pt presents with ***, found to have epidural hematoma (likely traumatic arterial injury). GCS on admission ***. Clinically stable, small volume EDH (<15 mm clot thickness and <5 mm midline shift) may be monitored with serial imaging, while patients with focal neurologic deficits or EDH >30 mL should be managed surgically.
- NCHCT with q6hr repeat
- Neuro monitoring
- AC Reversal if safe to do so
- LP, steroids contraindicated
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Originally created: July 5, 2020 by Eric Lee
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