However other symptoms can include, lethargy, seizures, tremors, muscle twitching, an abnormal breathing pattern, changes in mood, and even coma (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2015). Tests used to diagnose encephalopathy can include a CBC, metabolic tests, a CT, an MRI, and/or an EEG (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2015). In J.M.’s case, she had blood studies performed along with both a CT and an MRI that confirmed the diagnosis of encephalopathy secondary to trauma. Moreover, an intraparenchymal hematoma, also known as intracerebral hematoma is bleeding that occurs within the brain and are most often caused by traumatic brain injuries (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2015). As a response to an impacted force against the brain, small vessels rupture causing an intracerebral hematoma. As the hematoma expands it causes an increase in intracranial pressure, which compresses the brain tissue. These changes cause changes in level of consciousness such as confusion and unresponsiveness. Furthermore, a CT scan, MRI, and/or cerebral angiography are used to confirm the diagnosis of an intracerebral
However other symptoms can include, lethargy, seizures, tremors, muscle twitching, an abnormal breathing pattern, changes in mood, and even coma (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2015). Tests used to diagnose encephalopathy can include a CBC, metabolic tests, a CT, an MRI, and/or an EEG (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2015). In J.M.’s case, she had blood studies performed along with both a CT and an MRI that confirmed the diagnosis of encephalopathy secondary to trauma. Moreover, an intraparenchymal hematoma, also known as intracerebral hematoma is bleeding that occurs within the brain and are most often caused by traumatic brain injuries (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2015). As a response to an impacted force against the brain, small vessels rupture causing an intracerebral hematoma. As the hematoma expands it causes an increase in intracranial pressure, which compresses the brain tissue. These changes cause changes in level of consciousness such as confusion and unresponsiveness. Furthermore, a CT scan, MRI, and/or cerebral angiography are used to confirm the diagnosis of an intracerebral