Well, I count contusion as early bleeding, it's essentially
microhaemorrhages. There's a fine line between contusion and haematoma, and
the two conditions often co-exist in the same lobe in the same patient. But
JR hasn't given us timings which I accept might make a difference. If this
is a late scan, say six hours or more, then I might be tempted to just
observe. But if it's an early scan, and his headaches are increasing, I
would be very tempted to intervene.
AF
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Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: Anticagulation and Head injuries
> He hasn't bled so far. Why should he deteriorate now?
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> Best wishes,
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> Rowley Cottingham
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