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    Assessment & Plan (short)

    #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

    Organ systems
    • Neurological
    Medical field
    • Internal medicine
    Author
    Eric Lee
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    Originally created: July 5, 2020 by Eric Lee

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