TRANSIENT LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS Flashcards
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In addition to cardiopulmonary support and neurosurgery what medication is indicated in subarachnoid haemorrhage
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nimodipine: 60 mg orally every 4 hours for 21 days
(Calcium-channel blockers should be started on admission for vasospasm prophylaxis. Calcium-channel blockers reduce risk of poor outcome and secondary ischemia after aneurysmal SAH
