Intracranial Haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of non-traumatic SAH?
A
Intracranial aneurysm
2
Q
CNIII palsy suggests an aneurysm in which artery?
A
Posterior communicating; aneurysm is compressing on ipsilateral CNIII.
3
Q
Which imaging study is routinely used in SAH?
A
CT
4
Q
What change is observed with LP?
A
Uniformly blood aspirate initially becomes xanthochromatic (yellow) after several hours due to the breakdown products of Hb
5
Q
Name 2 surgical options in patients who have suffered a SAH
A
- Surgical clipping
- Endovascular coil embolisation
6
Q
What is involved in the triple H therapy and what is its use?
A
Induced hypertension, hyperglycaemia and haemodilution.
To prevent and treat cerebral vasospasm
