A 67-year-old with severe ICH presents with declining mental status and obstructive hydrocephalus from intraventricular hemorrhage. Which intervention...

Question

A 67-year-old with severe ICH presents with declining mental status and obstructive hydrocephalus from intraventricular hemorrhage. Which intervention is recommended?

Accepted Answer

External ventricular drainage (EVD)

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Routine dexamethasone

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Platelet transfusion for all

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Prophylactic anticonvulsants for 7 days in all

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No invasive therapy

us-abem MCQ (SBA): ICH with IVH/Hydrocephalus

A 67-year-old with severe ICH presents with declining mental status and obstructive hydrocephalus from intraventricular hemorrhage. Which intervention is recommended?