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Cerebral Intracranial Secondary Injuries Brain Caused Edema Hemorrhage

Front What are some causes of secondary injuries to the brain?
Back These may be caused by cerebral edema, intracranial hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure, cerebral ischemia, infection, and hypoxia and hypotension (the two most common causes).

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