title: Management of subarachnoid hemorrhage in the critical care unit.
abstract: Subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured intracranial saccular aneurysm is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Most complications occur two to three weeks after the initial hemorrhage. The key to minimizing morbidity and mortality is early and aggressive intensive-care management. The Cleveland Clinic Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit approach is reviewed.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Whiting
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Barnett
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Little
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D009820:Ohio; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*