The first hour after head injury in the elderly is the most critical. Airway obstruction and impaired cardiovascular reflex mechanisms are the major initial problems. A patient with an extracerebral hematoma may need emergency trephination. You must look for the specific clinical indications or use a CAT scan to identify surgically accessible lesions.
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