Case Report on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Introduction: Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is caused by intracranial bleeding into the cerebrospinal fluid-filled space between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes on the surface of the brain.

Patient History: The 65-year-old female patient was hospitalised to AVBR hospital in neurosurgery ward on December 25, 2020 with the chief complaints of headache, vomiting and episodes of seizures since three days. The patients had episodes of seizures on 21/12/2020 and 24/12/2020. The day later she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.she underwent all routine investigations like blood tests, and CT scan. After a thorough examination, the final diagnosis was subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Past History: Patient did not have any history of communicable disease, asthma, tuberculosis, or any hereditary disease. Patient was COVID – negative and did not have any significant surgical history.

Pharmacology: Patient was treated with proton pump inhibitor, antiemetic, antiepileptic, calcium channel blocker, stool softener analgesic and antipyretic.

Management: Inj. Levipril 500 mg, Inj.pan40-40mg, cap.nimodipine 60mg every four hourly, Inj.emset 4 mg, Inj. Neomol 100 ml, Syp. glycerol 30 ml, Syp. Zincovit 2tsp and Tablet Dolo 650mg.

Nursing Management: Patient’s vital sign (including blood pressure) and neurological status were monitored with bed rest, pain management and assessment of risk of bleeding.

Conclusion: Patient was hospitalised with a threeday history of headache, vomiting, and episodes of seizures actively managed; condition satisfactory.