neurology emergency-medicine critical-care
Hunt and Hess Scale for Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Classifies clinical severity of subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) from ruptured aneurysm. Predicts surgical risk and outcome. Higher grade correlates with worse prognosis.
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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
- Aciclovir 800mg Tablets (Ramsay Hunt Syndrome / Herpes Zoster Oticus) · Antiviral — nucleoside analogue (herpes zoster treatment)
- Valaciclovir (ENT — Ramsay Hunt / Bell's Palsy) · Antiviral (Prodrug of Aciclovir)
- Nimodipine · Calcium Channel Blocker (neuroprotective)
- Dexamethasone (Paediatric) · Corticosteroid — Croup / Bacterial Meningitis / Post-Extubation Stridor / Cerebral Oedema
- Tranexamic Acid (Surgical / Trauma Haemorrhage) · Antifibrinolytic (Haemostatic)
Pathways
- Acute Stroke / TIA Assessment · NICE NG128; RCP Stroke Guidelines 2023
- Status Epilepticus (Adults) · NICE CG137; ESEM guidelines; RCP Neurology Guidelines
- Suspected Subarachnoid Haemorrhage · NICE NG228; RCEM 2023; AHA/ASA 2023
- Adult Head Injury · NICE NG232 (2023)
- Bell's Palsy / Facial Nerve Palsy · ENT UK 2017; AAN
- Vertigo Workup · ENT UK; NICE CKS
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.