At operation, a subdural hematoma was found in 5 patients and a tumor in 2; all but one made a dramatic recovery. Thus, after hip fracture, it is important that the patient be tested appropriately so that signs
Internal bleedingmay be much more difficult to identify. It may not be evident for many hours after it begins, and symptoms may only occur when there is significant blood loss or if ablood clotis large enough to compress an organ and prevent it from functioning properly. Internal bleeding occ...
When force is applied to the head, bridging veins that cross through the subdural space (sub=beneath +dura= one of the meninges that line the brain) can tear and bleed. The resultant blood clotincreases pressure on the brain tissue. Subdural hematomas can occur at the site of trauma or m...