Recovery Following Acute Pontine Hemorrhage

Authors

Janice M. T. Redmond
B. K. Ahmad

Abstract

Massive pontine hemorrhage does not always carry a fatal prognosis. A case report is presented in which many of the features usually associated with a fatal outcome were seen: severe disturbance of consciousness with early onset of coma, decerebrate posturing, systolic BP ranging from 200 mm Hg to 250 mm Hg, and hypopnea. Intensive supportive therapy was instituted during the critical phase, and the patient recovered. Electrophysiological studies helped to define the neurological deficit.

Recommended Citation

Redmond, Janice M. T. and Ahmad, B. K. (1986) "Recovery Following Acute Pontine Hemorrhage," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 34 : No. 1 , 6-10.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol34/iss1/3