HA- Subarachnoid HA Flashcards
1
Q
Onset of a subarachnoid headache
A
Sudden, “thunderclap” headache that reaches its maximum intensity in seconds
2
Q
Symptoms of subarachnoid HA
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N/V, photophobia, neck stiffness (nuchal rigidity), focal neurologic effects, brief loss of consciousness
3
Q
How bad is a subarachnoid headache?
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GO TO THE HOSPITAL! IT’S A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY