Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical features
A
Sudden onset headache (moderate—to—intense severity)
Occipital location
Localised at first, then generalised
Pain and stiffness of the neck follows
Vomiting and loss of consciousness often follow
Kernig’s sign +ve , (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euNPB3OjrdM)
About 40% die before treatment
2
Q
Management
A
CT scanning is the investigation of choice
Refer urgently to major neurosurgical unit.
