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PRESENTED BY: SUJATA WALODE
MSC (OT & AT)
MGM SBSA
 Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) refers to acute bleeding
inside skull or brain. It’s a life-threatening emergency.
 An intracranial hematoma is a collection of blood
within the skull, most commonly caused by rupture of
a blood vessel within the brain or from trauma such as
a car accident or fall. The blood collection can be
within the brain tissue or underneath the skull, pressing
on the brain.
 Intracranial hemorrhage refers to any bleeding within
the intracranial vault, including the brain parenchyma
and surrounding meningeal spaces.
There are four types of ICH:
 Epidural hematoma
 Subdural hematoma
 Subarachnoid hemorrhage
 Intracerebral hemorrhage
INTRA CRANIAL HEMATOMA.pptx
Epidural hematoma
 A hematoma is a collection of blood, in a clot or ball, outside of a blood
vessel. An epidural hematoma occurs when blood accumulates between
skull and the outermost covering of brain.
 It typically follows a head injury, and usually with a skull fracture. High-
pressure bleeding is a prominent feature. If you have an epidural
hematoma, you may briefly lose consciousness and then regain
consciousness.
Subdural hematoma
 A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of brain.
 It’s typically the result of head moving rapidly forward and stopping,
such as in a car accident. However, it could also suggest abuse in
children. This is the same type of movement a child experiences when
being shaken.
 A subdural hematoma is more common than other ICHs in older people
INTRA CRANIAL HEMATOMA.pptx
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
 A subarachnoid hemorrhage is when there’s bleeding between the brain and the thin
tissues that cover the brain. These tissues are called meninges. The most common
cause is trauma, but it can also be caused by rupture of a major blood vessel in the
brain, such as from an intracerebral aneurysm.
 A sudden, sharp headache usually comes before a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Typical
symptoms also include loss of consciousness and vomiting.
Intracerebral hemorrhage
 Intracerebral hemorrhage is when there’s bleeding inside of your brain. This is the
most common type of ICH that occurs with a stroke. It’s not usually the result of
injury.
 A prominent warning sign is the sudden onset of neurological deficit. This is a
problem with your brain’s functioning. The symptoms progress over minutes to
hours. They include:
 Headache
 Difficulty speaking
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Decreased consciousness
 Weakness in one part of the body
 Elevated blood pressure
INTRA CRANIAL HEMATOMA.pptx
 Most ICHs are due to a head injury. Any activities or
lifestyle choices that put you at risk for a head injury
can lead to ICH.
Factors that increase risk include:
 A family history of ICH
 Heavy alcohol use
 Hypertension
 Cigarette smoking
 The use of certain drugs, including amphetamines,
cocaine, and MDMA (often called “ecstasy”)
 Extreme physical exertion
The signs and symptoms of ICH vary depending on
the type, but they usually include:
 A sudden and severe headache
 A headache associated with a recent blow to head
 A mild and long-lasting headache
 A headache accompanied by neck stiffness
 Confusion
 Drowsiness
 Vomiting more than twice in 24 hours
 Seizure
 Coma
 ICH in a child can indicate child abuse. The damage may be the
result of a blow to the head or by shaking the child. This can lead
to shaken baby syndrome. This is a condition that occurs when
violent shaking leads to serious brain damage in a child.
Other signs of child abuse are:
 Swollen head
 Retinal hemorrhages
 Vomiting
 Seizure
 Unconsciousness
 Fractures of arms and legs of different ages
 Babies less than 12 months old may develop a swollen fontanel, or
soft spot.
 The first step is to diagnose ICH is a CT scan
of head. A CT scan can show abnormalities in
brain like swelling or clots.
 The CT scan may not show any sign of ICH. If
symptoms persists then doctor may choose to
perform a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, to
test the fluid that cushions spine and brain.
 ICH is a medical emergency. Survival depends on getting treatment
right away.
 It may be necessary to operate to relieve the pressure on the skull.
Drilling a small hole in the skull releases blood. Drilling a larger
hole or removing a piece of the skull may be necessary to remove
a blood clot.
Medications
The following drugs may be necessary:
 Steroids to reduce swelling
 Anticoagulants to reduce clotting
 Antiseizure medications
 Medications to counteract any blood thinners that are been taken.
What are the complications associated with ICH?
 An ICH can lead to any of the following complications:
 Seizures
 Paralysis
 Headaches
 Brain development problems in children
 Memory loss
 Dizziness
 Difficulty concentrating
How can we prevent ICH?
 Basic preventive measures that can help avoid head injuries include
the following:
 Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, motorcycle, skateboard,
or scooter.
 Always wear your seatbelt.
 If you’re of older age, try to avoid falls.
 The outlook depends on the severity of the
hemorrhage and how quickly we get medical
care as ICH is a life-threatening condition.
 Depending on the severity of the hemorrhage,
draining a hematoma can lead to recovery.
Physical or occupational therapy is sometimes
needed to help return to normal activities
INTRA CRANIAL HEMATOMA.pptx

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INTRA CRANIAL HEMATOMA.pptx

  • 1. PRESENTED BY: SUJATA WALODE MSC (OT & AT) MGM SBSA
  • 2.  Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) refers to acute bleeding inside skull or brain. It’s a life-threatening emergency.  An intracranial hematoma is a collection of blood within the skull, most commonly caused by rupture of a blood vessel within the brain or from trauma such as a car accident or fall. The blood collection can be within the brain tissue or underneath the skull, pressing on the brain.  Intracranial hemorrhage refers to any bleeding within the intracranial vault, including the brain parenchyma and surrounding meningeal spaces.
  • 3. There are four types of ICH:  Epidural hematoma  Subdural hematoma  Subarachnoid hemorrhage  Intracerebral hemorrhage
  • 5. Epidural hematoma  A hematoma is a collection of blood, in a clot or ball, outside of a blood vessel. An epidural hematoma occurs when blood accumulates between skull and the outermost covering of brain.  It typically follows a head injury, and usually with a skull fracture. High- pressure bleeding is a prominent feature. If you have an epidural hematoma, you may briefly lose consciousness and then regain consciousness. Subdural hematoma  A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of brain.  It’s typically the result of head moving rapidly forward and stopping, such as in a car accident. However, it could also suggest abuse in children. This is the same type of movement a child experiences when being shaken.  A subdural hematoma is more common than other ICHs in older people
  • 7. Subarachnoid hemorrhage  A subarachnoid hemorrhage is when there’s bleeding between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain. These tissues are called meninges. The most common cause is trauma, but it can also be caused by rupture of a major blood vessel in the brain, such as from an intracerebral aneurysm.  A sudden, sharp headache usually comes before a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Typical symptoms also include loss of consciousness and vomiting. Intracerebral hemorrhage  Intracerebral hemorrhage is when there’s bleeding inside of your brain. This is the most common type of ICH that occurs with a stroke. It’s not usually the result of injury.  A prominent warning sign is the sudden onset of neurological deficit. This is a problem with your brain’s functioning. The symptoms progress over minutes to hours. They include:  Headache  Difficulty speaking  Nausea  Vomiting  Decreased consciousness  Weakness in one part of the body  Elevated blood pressure
  • 9.  Most ICHs are due to a head injury. Any activities or lifestyle choices that put you at risk for a head injury can lead to ICH. Factors that increase risk include:  A family history of ICH  Heavy alcohol use  Hypertension  Cigarette smoking  The use of certain drugs, including amphetamines, cocaine, and MDMA (often called “ecstasy”)  Extreme physical exertion
  • 10. The signs and symptoms of ICH vary depending on the type, but they usually include:  A sudden and severe headache  A headache associated with a recent blow to head  A mild and long-lasting headache  A headache accompanied by neck stiffness  Confusion  Drowsiness  Vomiting more than twice in 24 hours  Seizure  Coma
  • 11.  ICH in a child can indicate child abuse. The damage may be the result of a blow to the head or by shaking the child. This can lead to shaken baby syndrome. This is a condition that occurs when violent shaking leads to serious brain damage in a child. Other signs of child abuse are:  Swollen head  Retinal hemorrhages  Vomiting  Seizure  Unconsciousness  Fractures of arms and legs of different ages  Babies less than 12 months old may develop a swollen fontanel, or soft spot.
  • 12.  The first step is to diagnose ICH is a CT scan of head. A CT scan can show abnormalities in brain like swelling or clots.  The CT scan may not show any sign of ICH. If symptoms persists then doctor may choose to perform a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, to test the fluid that cushions spine and brain.
  • 13.  ICH is a medical emergency. Survival depends on getting treatment right away.  It may be necessary to operate to relieve the pressure on the skull. Drilling a small hole in the skull releases blood. Drilling a larger hole or removing a piece of the skull may be necessary to remove a blood clot. Medications The following drugs may be necessary:  Steroids to reduce swelling  Anticoagulants to reduce clotting  Antiseizure medications  Medications to counteract any blood thinners that are been taken.
  • 14. What are the complications associated with ICH?  An ICH can lead to any of the following complications:  Seizures  Paralysis  Headaches  Brain development problems in children  Memory loss  Dizziness  Difficulty concentrating How can we prevent ICH?  Basic preventive measures that can help avoid head injuries include the following:  Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, motorcycle, skateboard, or scooter.  Always wear your seatbelt.  If you’re of older age, try to avoid falls.
  • 15.  The outlook depends on the severity of the hemorrhage and how quickly we get medical care as ICH is a life-threatening condition.  Depending on the severity of the hemorrhage, draining a hematoma can lead to recovery. Physical or occupational therapy is sometimes needed to help return to normal activities