Utilization of ICH Score on Patient Outcome in Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Abstract

Background: There is a very high morbidity and mortality rate in patients who have intra cerebral hemorrhage. The ICH Score is a very good predictor of outcome of 30-day mortality as found in multiple studies. The ICH Scores range from 0 to 5 and higher Score is associated with increased mortality after 30 days and thus it was found to be a good predictor of outcome. So it was decided to apply it in the assessing of patients with intra cerebral hemorrhage and to study it's outcome. Aim: To study the ICH score utility in management of patients with intracerebral bleed Objectives: To improve the quality indicators of Emergency Department, to cater the right management at right time in patients with intracerebral bleed and Inclusion of ICH score in the assessment sheet for screening. Materials and Methods: In the study, the patients brought to Emergency Department who are diagnosed to have ICH on CT Brain will be evaluated for GCS, Age, Infratentorial origin, volume of the ICH, absence or presence of Intraventricular Hemorrhage to determine ICH score and outcome of the patients. Expected Results: Patients having lower ICH score are expected to have poorer prognosis. Inclusion of ICH score in assessment of patients with ich is expected to provide better treatment for these patients.