An EDH is mainly caused by skull fractures which are seen in younger children. Epidural hematomas are more often seen in younger children since the membrane covering the brain is not closely attached to the skull as it is very closely attached in older adults and toddlers. These types of hematomas may also occur due to broken and ruptured arteries, allowing rapid bleeding to pool into the space between the dura and the brain. The rapid bleeding presses against the brain, which is called “intracranial pressure” (“Epidural hematoma”). Symptoms can lead up to confusion, enlarged pupils, severe headaches, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, and weakness. EDH can lead to possible herniation of the brain, coma, and/or
An EDH is mainly caused by skull fractures which are seen in younger children. Epidural hematomas are more often seen in younger children since the membrane covering the brain is not closely attached to the skull as it is very closely attached in older adults and toddlers. These types of hematomas may also occur due to broken and ruptured arteries, allowing rapid bleeding to pool into the space between the dura and the brain. The rapid bleeding presses against the brain, which is called “intracranial pressure” (“Epidural hematoma”). Symptoms can lead up to confusion, enlarged pupils, severe headaches, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, and weakness. EDH can lead to possible herniation of the brain, coma, and/or