Subarachnoid hemorrhage guidance in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic – An opinion to mitigate exposure and conserve personal protective equipment

Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients require frequent neurological examinations, neuroradiographic diagnostic testing and lengthy intensive care unit stay. Previously established SAH treatment protocols are impractical to impossible to adhere to in the current COVID-19 crisis due to the need for infection containment and shortage of critical care resources, including personal protective equipment (PPE). Centers need to adopt modified protocols to optimize SAH care and outcomes during this crisis.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - June 4, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Thanh N. Nguyen, Ashutosh P. Jadhav, Hormuzdiyar H. Dasenbrock, Raul G. Nogueira, Mohamad Abdalkader, Alice Ma, Anna M. Cervantes-Arslanian, David M. Greer, Ali Daneshmand, Dileep R. Yavagal, Tudor G. Jovin, Osama O. Zaidat, Sherry Hsiang-Yi Chou Tags: Review Article Source Type: research