Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Symptoms | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Subarachnoidhemorrhage(SAH)referstobleedingwithinthesubarachnoidspace,whichistheareabetweenthebrainandthetissuesthatcoverthebrain.

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) refers to bleeding within the subarachnoid space, which is the area between the brain and the tissues that cover the brain.

The subarachnoid space is the space where the cerebrospinal fluid circulates, and it’s responsible for protecting your brain from injury by serving as a cushion. A hemorrhage in this space can cause a coma[1], paralysis[2], and even death.

This life threatening condition is also rare. SAH accounts for 1 percent[3] of visits to the emergency room due to headaches.

This condition can occur quickly and is often the result of head trauma[4]. The key to survival is immediate medical intervention. Call a doctor or 911 as soon as possible if you or someone you know injures their head and is he...