Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Diagnosis, Emergency Management, and Prognosis
How can you optimize the care of patients with intracerebral hemorrhage?
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EM@3AM: Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
A 65-year-old male presents with altered mental status and right sided weakness. Symptoms began approximately two hours earlier when the patient began to complain of a severe headache. He has become more confused and is now unable to walk normally. Vital Signs: BP 202/98, HR 89, RR 12, T 36.7, SpO2 98% RA. Exam reveals an uncomfortable gentleman who is able to state his name, but unable to give the correct date or his location. He has profound right sided weakness in both upper and lower extremities. What’s your next step?
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EM Educator Series: Not all head bleeds are alike – Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Welcome to this week’s edition of the EM Educator series! How can you optimize care of the patient with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage? What do you need to consider?
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EM Cases: Emergency Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage – The Golden Hour
The skill with which you manage your patient with ICH in those first few hours could be the most important determinant of their outcome. In this Golden Hour you have a chance to prevent hematoma expansion, stabilize intracerebral perfusion and give your patient the best chance of survival with neurologic recovery.
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