Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: Acute treatment and prognosis - UpToDate
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the second most common cause of stroke, following ischemic stroke, but accounts for a disproportionate amount of cerebrovascular mortality and morbidity. The goals of initial treatment include preventing hemorrhage expansion, monitoring for and managing elevated intracranial pressure, and managing other neurologic and medical complications (table 1). The acute treatment and prognosis of spontaneous (atraumatic) intracerebral hemorrhage will be reviewed here. Other aspects of ICH are discussed separately. ● (See "Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis".) ● (See "Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: Secondary prevention and long-term prognosis".) ● (See "Hemorrhagic stroke in children".) ● (See "Stroke in the newborn: Management and prognosis".) ● (See "Management of acute moderate and severe traumatic brain injury".) TRIAGE Prehospital management of acute ICH focuses on airway maintenance, cardiovascular su
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the second most common cause of stroke, following ischemic stroke, but accounts for a disproportionate amount of cerebrovascular mortality and morbidity. The goals of initial treatment include preventing hemorrhage expansion, monitoring for and managing elevated intracranial pressure, and managing other neurologic and medical complications (table 1). The acute treatment and prognosis of spontaneous (atraumatic) intracerebral hemorrhage will be reviewed here. Other aspects of ICH are discussed separately. ● (See "Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: Pathogenes
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