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Extradural Haematoma (Epidural Haematoma)

Diagnosis and management of EDH.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 30 August 2025
NeurologyNeurosurgeryEmergency MedicineTrauma

Clinical Guidelines

NICE CKS: Head Injury
National
NICE guideline CG176: Head injury: assessment and early management
National

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What clinical signs and symptoms should prompt me to suspect an extradural haematoma in a patient following head trauma?Updated: 8/22/2025
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