External ventricular drain use is associated with functional outcome in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Purpose: External ventricular drains (EVD) are commonly used in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) patients and can be life-saving by diverting cerebrospinal fluid. However, the overall relationship between EVD use and outcome is poorly understood.

Methods: In an exploratory analysis of an aSAH patient cohort, we examined EVD use in relation to modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at hospital discharge and at 6 months (unfavorable outcome = mRS > 2) using univariable and multivariable analyses.

Prognostic Value of a Structural Brain MRI Score in the Acute Phase of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study.

Background/objective: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is associated with high morbidity and mortality despite advances in management. We evaluated the prognostic significance of a qualitative score using brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features obtained early after aSAH.

Methods: Patients with aSAH were enrolled in a prospective observational cohort and underwent brain MRI during their acute hospitalization.