Treatment of a SAH can include surgery, embolization, medications, and watchful waiting
What factors are considered in determining treatment?
What will be an ideal response?
The treatment option chosen for each individual depends on the age of the patient, size of the
aneurysm, location, neurologic condition (grade), and previous medical problems.
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Physician's Orders
Nimodipine (Nimotop) 60 mg every 4 hours IV
0.9% normal saline at 100 mL/hr
Nicardipine (Cardene IV) IV, titrate to maintain systolic blood pressure (SBP) less than 150
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg q6h for temperature greater than 101.0° F (38.3° C)
Insulin aspart (Novolog) subcut per sliding scale every 6 hours
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A. Rubella B. Pneumococcal C. Meningococcal D. Varicella
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