Recognising a subdural haematoma in the elderly
Medicine and Science from The BMJ
March 11, 201419m 6s
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Show Notes
Subdural haematoma is more common in elderly patients, yet the condition is easy to miss in this group.
John Young, a consultant geriatrician at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, describes what clinical signs to look out for, and what tests can confirm a diagnosis of subdural haematoma.