nursing care
Last reviewed 12/2022
The principles of nursing care for subarachnoid haemorrhage are:
- continuous observation
- intravenous access
- headache may be relieved with mild analgesics, e.g. paracetamol or codeine. Aspirin must be avoided.
- keep stools soft by administering oral laxatives and ensuring an adequate fluid intake other than milk.
- short-acting benzodiazepines to alleviate distress.