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
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
Introduction Every surgical procedure can subsequently be accompanied by pain, the so-called “postoperative pain”. Normally, pain is a warning function of the body to protect itself from damage. Since pain is artificially generated during an operation, it has no warning function in this case. Postoperative pain is very unpleasant for the patient. In addition, it … Pain after surgery
Description of the pain There are different types of pain and their treatment is different. For this reason, the more precisely the pain is described, the better the postoperative pain therapy. For this purpose, the exact location must be stated and the so-called pain quality, the type of pain, must be described. For example, pain … Description of the pain | Pain after surgery
Regional Anesthesia Pain is first transmitted from the point where it enters the body to the brain through nerves. Only in the brain does the sensation of pain develop. If the pain is not passed on by the nerves to the brain, the person does not feel any pain. This can be used in regional … Regional Anesthesia | Pain after surgery
Pain relief without medication Drug treatment of pain is indispensable for postoperative pain therapy. In addition to medication, however, there are also some measures that can have a positive influence on postoperative pain. Due to the significant influence of the psyche on the perception of pain, anything that contributes to an increased relaxation of the … Pain relief without medication | Pain after surgery
