Determining the sensitivity of computed tomography scanning in early detection of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Landmark Article?:
No
Journal Name:
Neurosurgery
Year Published:
2010
Article Keywords:
Subarachnoid hemorrhage, CT Scan, Lumbar Puncture, Xanthochromia
Article Brief Summary:
A good article discussing the utility of high resolution CT scan to rule out SAH. Suggested by the authors that if the patient is within days 1-3 of symptom onset, CT may be all we need.