Acute Epidural Hemorrhage……………..Artist Sketch Copy

…..The key to recognizing the acute epidural hemorrhage lies in its shape—it classically is
deep, thick lens-shaped. ( lenticular shape )
· …..The bleeding is usually arterial–most often the middle meningeal artery.
· …..Most are associated with trauma and skull fractures especially the temple.
See illustration 142, 143
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Illustration 142 Acute Epidural Hemorrhage


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