Question

A fall during a rock climbing expedition this morning has caused a 28-year-old woman to develop an epidural hematoma. Immediate treatment is being organized by the emergency department team because this woman faces a risk of serious neurological damage as a result of:_________

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - increased intracranial pressure.

Explanation:

Epidermal hematoma is haemorrhage or the bleeding takes place between the dura mater, the tough outer membrane that covers the brain and skull. It cause the increase  pressure in between the cranial space (skull and dura mater).

This condition can cause serious issues to the patient that experiencing this condition. It may lead unconsciousness after a head injury repeatedly. This condition need to be treated immediately.

Thus, the correct answer is - increased intracranial pressure.