Emergency management of subdural hematoma

ABSTRACT

Background: Subdural hematoma is extra-cerebral accumulation of blood between the dura matter and the subarachnoid layer. It is almost always caused by trauma or due to blood thinning therapies, and occurs due to rupture of bridging veins. Acute subdural hematoma is an emergency situation and requires prompt diagnosis using CT most of the time, and management requires surgery as well as reversal of anticoagulants