What are the causes of subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)?

Individual Factors Female genderAge (peak incidence 40-60)Previous aneurysm or SAHFamily historySmoking OCPAlcohol abuse Parenchymal Hypertension:Atherosclerotic diseaseCocaine or sympathomimetic useConnective tissue disorders:Marfan's syndromeEhlers-Danlos...

Case Information

The A&E doctor requests that you review the patient. They are concerned that he is becoming more...

Describe your initial management of patient with suspected SAH?

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...