How Do You Prevent An An Acute Subdural Hematoma In Sports?
Playing sports should be fun — and good for you. Keep in mind, however, that safety must always be a top priority. An acute subdural hematoma happens when a head injury causes bleeding between the brain and the tissue that separates it from the skull, leading to a clot and neurological symptoms. Whether riding a bike, ice-skating or playing football, it is important to take the necessary steps to protect your head. Eric Stiner, MD, Chief Resident of Neurosurgery at UCLA Medical Center, offers some tips on avoiding everything from mild head injuries to traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Wear a helmet. Dr. Stiner says this is the most important step you can take to protect your noggin when playing sports of any type. “I notice in some sports, helmets are the norm, but in others, they are not – even when they should be,” he said. “For example, ice-hockey players always wear helmets, yet few figure skaters do, despite the fact that figure skaters often skate just as fast, jump and spin, and
