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Bleeding on the brain: A comprehensive overview of subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhages

Shannon P Burton, MSN, AGACNP, SCRN
 

Accreditation:

This program is approved for 1.0 Contact hour for Nurses and Respiratory Therapists. After watching the webinar, you may go to https://www.saxetesting.com/sl and register to take the test. Once you have successfully completed the test, you may print out your certificate immediately.

Description:

Subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhages are both types of bleeding in the brain, but they occur in different spaces: subdural hematoma involves bleeding between the dura and arachnoid membranes, while subarachnoid hemorrhage involves bleeding in the space between the arachnoid and pia mater. This presentation will provide an overview of these two intracranial hemorrhages, with a focus on clinical presentations, pathophysiology and acute management strategies. Participants will gain insights on the differences between these two hemorrhages including risk factors, imaging findings and differing

 

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Differentiate between subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

  2. Identify imaging characteristics of hemorrhages using both CT and MRI. 

  3. Discuss acute medical and surgical strategies. 

  4. Apply current clinical guidelines for the management of this patient population.

Continuing Education for Nurses and Respiratory Therapists 

This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the
American Association of Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063. 

 

This education activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour. Provider approved by California Board of Nursing, Provider # 14477
and the Florida Board of Nursing Provider # 50-17032

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Supported by an educational grant from Stryker

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