A 20 year old man presents with a fall from bike with a blunt injury to the left side of his head. He has a GCS of 15/15 by the time of his arrival in ER. While awaiting a skull x-... A 20 year old man presents with a fall from bike with a blunt injury to the left side of his head. He has a GCS of 15/15 by the time of his arrival in ER. While awaiting a skull x-ray where his GCS declines rapidly to 7, requiring intubation. Diagnosis: Extradural Hematoma. What is the treatment?
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The question is asking about a medical case regarding a 20-year-old man with a head injury and his Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assessment. It details the situation leading up to his arrival at the emergency room and the required actions for treatment. The query likely seeks to understand the clinical implications or management of the case presented.
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Surgical evacuation via burr hole.
The treatment is surgical evacuation via burr hole.
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The treatment is surgical evacuation via burr hole.
More Information
Extradural hematoma, also known as epidural hematoma, often results from arterial bleeding after head trauma and can rapidly worsen, necessitating surgical intervention.
Tips
A common mistake is delaying surgical intervention, which may lead to increased intracranial pressure and worsen outcomes.
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