Subarachnoid Flashcards
1
Q
iNVESTIGATION
A
Non-contrast CT head
2
Q
if CT head is done within 6 hours of symptom onset and is normal
A
No LP
3
Q
if CT head is done more than 6 hours after symptom onset and is normal
do a lumber puncture (LP)
A
do a lumbar puncture (LP) (at leas 12hrs after to show xanthocromia)
4
Q
as well as xanthochromia, CSF findings consistent with subarachnoid haemorrhage include
A
a normal or raised opening pressure
5
Q
Management of a confirmed aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage
A
oral nimodipine
coil or clipping
6
Q
SAH can lead to
A
SIADH (hyponatraemia)
7
Q
SAH can lead to
A
SIADH (hyponatraemia)
