When an aneurysm ruptures: Blood pushes into the subarachnoid space at arterial pressure Intracranial pressure equalizes across the rupture site and stops the bleeding Thrombus formation at the bleeding site. Physical damage due to bleeding and mass effect Early brain...
Resuscitation & Supportive Care Consider need for intubation:Intubation if not maintaining airwayMay require semi-elective intubation if not protecting adequately or for neuroprotective measuresTape tube in positionManage hypertension / hypotensionUntil aneurysm...