SAQ 1113 – sudden headache and vomiting with CT brain images

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A 38-year-old man presents to an urban emergency department after sudden occipital headache and vomiting while lifting weights at the gym. His observations are shown below and CT images are provided.

Observation Value
GCS 14
Pulse 100 bpm
Blood pressure 180/70 mmHg
Temperature 36 degrees C
Sagittal CT brain image for sudden headache question.
CT brain sagittal image.
Axial CT brain image for sudden headache question.
CT brain axial image.

Interpret the CT images.

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Outline five (5) management priorities.

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List four (4) strategies to minimise abnormalities in intracranial pressure if he was intubated.

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Total Score: 0 / 13

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