Contemporary management of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. An update for the intensivist

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Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) is a rare yet profoundly debilitating condition associated with high global case fatality and morbidity rates. The key determinants of functional outcome include early brain injury, rebleeding of the ruptured aneurysm and delayed cerebral ischaemia. The only effective way to reduce the risk of rebleeding is to secure the ruptured aneurysm quickly. Prompt diagnosis, transfer to specialized centers, and meticulous management in the intensive care unit (ICU) significantly improved the prognosis of aSAH. Recently, multimodality monitoring with specific interventions to correct pathophysiological imbalances has been proposed. Vigilance extends beyond intracranial concerns to encompass systemic respiratory and haemodynamic monitoring, as derangements in these systems can precipitate secondary brain damage. Challenges persist in treating aSAH patients, exacerbated by a paucity of robust clinical evidence, with many interventions showing no benefit when tested in rigorous clinical trials. Given the growing body of literature in this field and the issuance of contemporary guidelines, our objective is to furnish an updated review of essential principles of ICU management for this patient population. Our review will discuss the epidemiology, initial stabilization, treatment strategies, long-term prognostic factors, the identification and management of post-aSAH complications. We aim to offer practical clinical guidance to intensivists, grounded in current evidence and expert clinical experience, while adhering to a concise format.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Intensive care medicine - (2024) vom: 10. Apr.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Robba, Chiara [VerfasserIn]
Busl, Katharina M [VerfasserIn]
Claassen, Jan [VerfasserIn]
Diringer, Michael N [VerfasserIn]
Helbok, Raimund [VerfasserIn]
Park, Soojin [VerfasserIn]
Rabinstein, Alejandro [VerfasserIn]
Treggiari, Miriam [VerfasserIn]
Vergouwen, Mervyn D I [VerfasserIn]
Citerio, Giuseppe [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Aneurysm
Delayed cerebral ischaemia
Intensive care
Journal Article
Outcome
Review
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Vasospasm

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Date Revised 25.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1007/s00134-024-07387-7

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370874633