A 40-year-old woman presents to the ED with a severe headache. You are considering subarachnoid haemorrhage. Her initial GCS is 15 and CT brain confirms the diagnosis.
After 3 hours in the ED she has a reduced level of consciousness. Her GCS is 8 (E1 V2 M4), pulse 90/min, BP 220/120 mmHg, and oxygen saturation 99% on room air.
List four risk factors for subarachnoid haemorrhage.
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List the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies classification of subarachnoid haemorrhage severity.
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List five likely potential causes for her deterioration.
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List five clinical priorities in assessment and management, with justification for each.
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