Question

A 55-year-old with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (Fisher 3) is admitted to ICU. Which therapy improves outcomes by reducing delayed cerebral ischemia?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium infusion to >3.0 mg/dL

Answer

Nimodipine 60 mg every 4 hours

Answer

High-dose dexamethasone

Answer

Induced hypertension for all patients

Answer

Prophylactic intra-arterial vasodilators

Practice question

A 55-year-old with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (Fisher 3) is admitted to ICU. Which therapy improves outcomes by reducing delayed cerebral ischemia?