Q. Which is INCORRECT regarding treatment and complications of SAH? (Solved)
1. Nimodipine has only been proven to be of benefit orally in preventing vasospasm.
2. 10-30% of patients will rebleed, with 20% within the first 2 weeks.
3. Vasospasm and delayed neurological deficit peak at day 1 post bleed.
4. Hyponatremia is common due to excessive naturesis.
5. The ECG often shows non-specific changes of widened QRS, prolonged QT and ST and T changes suggestive of ischaemia.
- c. Vasospasm and delayed neurological deficit peak at day 1 post bleed.