Neurocritical Care

, Volume 23, Supplement 2, pp 83–93 | Cite as

Emergency Neurological Life Support: Intracerebral Hemorrhage

  • Edward C. Jauch
  • Jose A. Pineda
  • J. Claude Hemphill
Review Article
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Abstract

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a subset of stroke due to bleeding within the parenchyma of the brain. It is potentially lethal, and survival depends on ensuring an adequate airway, reversal of coagulopathy, and proper diagnosis. ICH was chosen as an Emergency Neurological Life Support protocol because intervention within the first critical hour may improve outcome, and it is critical to have site-specific protocols to drive care quickly and efficiently.

Keywords

Intracerebral hemorrhage Coagulopathy ICH Score 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Edward C. Jauch
    • 1
  • Jose A. Pineda
    • 2
  • J. Claude Hemphill
    • 3
  1. 1.Division of Emergency Medicine and Department of NeurosciencesMedical University of South CarolinaCharlestonUSA
  2. 2.Department of Pediatrics and NeurologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. LouisUSA
  3. 3.Department of NeurologyUniversity of CaliforniaSan FranciscoUSA

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