Prognosis Due to the serious complications, the mortality rate for epidural hematomas is relatively high. Even if the relief surgery is performed and the bruise is removed, the patient dies in 30 to 40% of cases. If the patient survives the injury, there is the question of consequential or late damage. A fifth of all … Prognosis | Epidural hematoma
An epidural hematoma is a bruise that is located in the epidural space. It is located between the outermost meninges, the dura mater, and the skull bone. Normally, this space does not exist in the head and is only caused by pathological changes, such as bleeding. The situation is different in the spine: here the … Epidural hematoma
To PDA/PDK Epidural anaesthesia (PDA) is a procedure in which the anaesthetic is injected directly into the epidural space (also called the epidural space). For a single administration of the drug, a needle is inserted between the vertebral bodies and the anesthetic is injected directly. If the duration of the drug treatment is to last … To PDA/PDK | Epidural hematoma
Diagnostics Due to the characteristic clinical picture of an epidural hematoma, the diagnosis is often abbreviated. The doctor’s knowledge and interpretation can be supported or confirmed by imaging techniques. The clinical picture is characterized by the staggered symptomatology and the uneven pupil size. In addition, the unilateral loss of various bodily functions and the progressive … Diagnostics | Epidural hematoma
Effect on spine and spinal cord There is naturally not much space in the spine. The spinal cord fills most of the space with the surrounding cerebrospinal fluid. If a haematoma occurs due to bleeding in the epidural space, this can quickly affect the spinal cord. While initial pressure can be very painful, but is … Effect on spine and spinal cord | Epidural hematoma
Of course, it is best to already prevent the development of arterial occlusive disease. There are some factors that you can consider in your lifestyle and for which you can take remedial action. The risk factors for the development of arteriosclerosis and thus AVK include, first and foremost: Lack of exercise Obesity A high-fat, unbalanced … Arterial Occlusive Disease: Treatment and Prevention
Everyone knows the nasty consequences of arteriosclerosis on the heart and brain: heart attacks and strokes are life-threatening, common diseases that everyone fears at an advanced age. But arteriosclerosis also leads to serious diseases in the abdominal and leg arteries. This is when we speak of arterial occlusive disease (AVD) or, more correctly in relation … Arterial Occlusive Disease: When the Arteries Become Clogged
