Hunt & Hess Classification of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Classifies severity of subarachnoid hemorrhage to predict mortality.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Why Use
Mild Headache, Alert and Oriented, Minimal (if any) Nuchal Rigidity
+1Full Nuchal Rigidity, Moderate-Severe Headache, Alert and Oriented, No Neuro Deficit (Besides CN Palsy)
+2Lethargy or Confusion, Mild Focal Neurological Deficits
+3Stuporous, More Severe Focal Deficit
+4Comatose, showing signs of severe neurological impairment (ex: posturing)
+5Result:
Please fill out required fields.