Subarachnoid haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the headache
A
‘thunderclap’ - severe headache peaks 60 sec onset
2
Q
Ix
A
CTH: blood in the area of circle of willis
LP (if normal CTH) - xanthachromia
3
Q
Mx - Medical
A
Calcium channel antagonist – Nimodipine (reduces vasospams)
4
Q
Surgical management
A
Surgical: clipping/coiling of aneurysm
