Citation

Greer M. Geriatrics 1979; 34(10): 73-84.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Advanstar Communications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

478316

Abstract

The first hour after head injury in the elderly is the most critical. Airway obstruction and impaired cardiovascular reflex mechanisms are the major initial problems. A patient with an extracerebral hematoma may need emergency trephination. You must look for the specific clinical indications or use a CAT scan to identify surgically accessible lesions.

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