Abstract
Non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a type of hemorrhagic stroke associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Effective management comprises of multi-disciplinary care involving emergency physicians, neurologists, cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, neuro-endovascular specialists, neuro-intensivists, physical medicine and rehabilitation services, as well as neuro-radiologists. In this chapter, we have discussed the patho-physiology; best practices guidelines for acute management of SAH, early identification and treatment of bleeding source and principles of critical care involved in preventing and treating delayed complications.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Acute Strokes |
Subtitle of host publication | Signs, Symptoms and Management |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 117-164 |
Number of pages | 48 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536174137 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |