Bradycardia without hypertension and bradypnea in acute traumatic subdural hematoma is a sensitive predictor of the Cushing triad: 3 case reports

Bradycardia without hypertension and bradypnea in acute traumatic subdural hematoma is a sensitive predictor of the Cushing triad: 3 case reports

Acute traumatic subdural hematomas (SDHs) are very common. These hematomas are usually neurosurgical emergencies, although conservative therapy is indicated in certain cases. SDH can increase intracranial pressure (ICP) and compress or stretch the brainstem. Lately, it has been recognized that incre...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Faried, MD, PhD, Andi N. Sendjaja, MD, Regina Melia, MD, Muhammad Z. Arifin, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery
Subjects:
Bradycardia in neurosurgery
Cushing's triad
Acute traumatic SDH
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214751916300585

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