Subdural hematoma overview
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Overview
A subdural hematoma (SDH) is a form of traumatic brain injury in which blood gathers between the dura (the outer protective covering of the brain) and the arachnoid (the middle layer of the meninges). Subdural hemorrhages may cause an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP), which can cause compression of and damage to delicate brain tissue (also known as a mass effect). Acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) has a high mortality rate and is a severe medical emergency.