The goal of this course is to assist the professional nurse in the understanding of the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options for a subdural hematoma. In this course the professional nurse will be informed of the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and general information on acute subdural hematomas and chronic subdural hematomas. Additionally, a brief review of the anatomy of the brain will be presented.
Course Publication Date:
July 23, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | SH072320 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Recognize the risk factors for acute and chronic subdural hematomas.
Recognizes the classification system used for grading subdural hematomas.
List the appropriate assessment of a patient with a subdural hematoma.
List the interventions for a patient with a subdural hematoma.