HEMATOMA, SUBDURAL, CHRONIC

Course overview

Subdural hematoma (SDH) is caused by bleeding, usually venous, into the subdural space (i.e., the space between the dura and the brain itself). The leaking blood forms a hematoma that compresses cerebral tissue. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of chronic SDH, its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment for patients with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.