Perioperative Management of Intracranial Aneurysms Review Article

A ruptured intra-cranial aneurysm and the ensuing subarachnoid haemorrhage have a dramatic clinical presentation and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis and perioperative management of this condition extending from the intensive care unit to the neurosurgical OT or catheterization laboratory (for surgical clipping or endovascular coiling) are discussed in detail. Recent recommendations in the anaesthetic management of this condition are also covered in this review article.