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J.E. 81 yo male with subdural hematoma Pathophysiology: When a vessel…
J.E. 81 yo male with subdural hematoma Pathophysiology: When a vessel ruptures between the brain and the dura mater membrane. This causes blood to pool beneath the membrane and place pressure on the brain itself, forming a hematoma.
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Medical treatment
Surgical drainage through a burr hole which is used to place a suction in the brain to remove the blood
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Nursing interventions
Education of patient about condition and signs of worsening state such as seizures and loss of consciousness
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Implement and educate about precautions to decrease risk of complications such as not blowing nose, not straining when having a BM, resting, trying not to elevate blood pressure, elevating HOB, avoiding over hydration)
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