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28th February 2024
A 50-year-old male patient presents to A&E with a low Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8/15 and a history of hypertension and alcohol abuse.
A 50-year-old male patient presents to A&E with a low Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8/15 and a history of hypertension and alcohol abuse. He has a patent airway, appropriate breathing, and an oxygen saturation of 96% in room air. His heart rate is 110 beats per minute, blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg, and his pupils are equal and alert. Glucose levels are normal. A subarachnoid haemorrhage is seen on a CT scan of the head.
What is the most appropriate management option for this patient?
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