Hunt & Hess Scale Calculator
Grade subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) severity using the Hunt and Hess scale to guide clinical management.
How to Use
- Select the Hunt & Hess grade based on clinical presentation.
- Click Calculate to see the grade description and estimated mortality.
Casos de Uso
- •SAH triage and management decisions.
- •Neurosurgical consultation communication.
- •Prognostication in neurological ICU.
Fórmula
Hunt & Hess grades 1–5 based on clinical presentation: headache, neck stiffness, neurological deficits, and consciousness level.
Preguntas Frecuentes
What is the Hunt & Hess scale?
It is a clinical grading system for subarachnoid hemorrhage severity, with Grade 1 being mildest and Grade 5 most severe (deep coma).
How does grade affect prognosis?
Grade 1–2 carry ~5–10% mortality. Grade 3 ~20%, Grade 4 ~40%, and Grade 5 ~80% mortality.
Disclaimer
For educational purposes only. Does not replace professional medical evaluation.