Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Assessment of Prognosis and Initial Management in the Intensive Care Unit

Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is asso ciated with high morbidity and mortality. Primary con servative or preoperative management in the intensive care unit aims at prevention, early detection, and treat ment of complications. In this article we review the literature on the value of initial clinical and laboratory findings in predicting complications and outcome after SAH. Current conservative management of SAH is briefly discussed.