Compare and contrast epidural and subdural hemorrhages.

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Corbin Reid

Biology

18 February, 02:29

Compare and contrast epidural and subdural hemorrhages.

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Yuliana Solomon · Answer 1

Epidural hemorrhages:

Epidural hemorrhage causes the laceration of middle meningeal artery. Temporal bone is mainly associated in this type of hemorrhage. Individual may suffer from loss of consciousness. Neurosurgery is important to treat the epidural hemorrhages.

Subdural hemorrhage:

Subdural hemorrhage causes the rupture of bridging veins. Dura matter of brain is mainly associated in this type of hemorrhage. Individual may suffer from minor head trauma. Neurosurgery is important to treat the epidural hemorrhages as well.