Exam (elaborations) NCLEX RN

Epidural Subdural
Hematoma
vs Hematoma



Superior sagittal sinus




Arterial bleed Venous bleed
Tear of middle meningeal artery Slow, low pressure
Fast, high pressure
Symptoms develop gradually
Occur suddenly, related to head
Symptoms:
trauma and skull fracture
Talk and Die Syndrome Headache

Symptoms: Confusion
Severe headache Personality changes
Nausea/vomiting "Just not acting right"
Confusion
Drowsiness
Pupillary changes
Treatment:
Slurred speech
Treatment: Craniotomy

Burr hole External ventricular drain (EVD)