Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage

Question 1

The sub-arachnoid space is between what 2 things

Answer 1

Pia Matter + arachnoid membrane

Question 2

What does a Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage usually stem from

Answer 2

Cerebral aneurysm

Question 3

What is the typical presentation that is associated with a Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage

Answer 3

Thunderclap Headache

after => Strenuous activity (sex / weight lifting)

Question 4

What other symptoms are associated with Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage

Answer 4

Neck stiffness

Photophobia

vision changes

Question 5

A Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage are associated with what drug use

Answer 5

Cocaine Use

Question 6

Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage’s are associated with 2 types of syndromes

Answer 6

Marfan Syndrome

Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome

Question 7

On a CT scan what will be seen

Answer 7

Hyper attenuated blood in arachnoid space

Question 8

what type of scan can help determine the location of the source of bleeding in a Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage

Answer 8

Angiography

Question 9

What 2 surgical interventions can be done to treat a Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage

Answer 9

Coiling + Clipping of aneurysm

Question 10

What drug can be given in a stroke to prevent vasospasms

Answer 10

Nimodipine

==> Common to have vasospasms in a Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage

Question 11

what can be given to treat seizures from a Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage

Answer 11

Anti-epileptics