Question

A 62-year-old with spontaneous basal ganglia intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has BP 192/104 mmHg, GCS 14, and no herniation. Which immediate BP target is recommended to reduce hematoma expansion?

Accepted Answer

SBP <140 mmHg

Answer

SBP <100 mmHg

Answer

SBP <120 mmHg

Answer

SBP <160 mmHg

Answer

No BP lowering acutely

Practice question

A 62-year-old with spontaneous basal ganglia intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has BP 192/104 mmHg, GCS 14, and no herniation. Which immediate BP target is recommended to reduce hematoma expansion?