Chapter 30: Head and Spine Injuries

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Intracranial hematomas --- Bleeding from a lacerated or torn brain vessel compresses the brain tissue, resulting in a loss of brain function. Review your knowledge of intracranial hematomas and learn more about head injuries. Intracranial hematomas are caused by either stroke or injury. After reading the information on intracranial hematomas, list the signs and symptoms indicating the need for a patient to undergo a CT or MRI scan at the hosptial.