Subdural hematomas
I. What every physician needs to know. Subdural hematomas (SDH) are intracranial blood collections which form between the dura and arachnoid membranes of the meninges. Typically, subdural hematoma results from tearing of “bridging veins” draining from the surface of the brain to the dural sinuses. However, 20-30% of SDH develop due to arterial injury, most…