Management of the ruptured aneurysm

Rupture of cerebral aneurysms is a complex and devastating pathophysiologic event. The successful management of aneurysm rupture requires a dedicated multidisciplinary team. This article reviews pathophysiology; clinical grading that can be used to predict outcome and guide therapy; factors that may affect outcome such as rebleeding, poor clinical grade, intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, and acute hydrocephalus; preoperative care and assessment; pharmacological therapy; anesthetic, surgical, and endovascular considerations; and postoperative care following aneurysm rupture.