[Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage. An update of conservative treatment]. / Actualitati în tratamentul conservator al hematomului intracerebral spontan.

In our article we analysed the current conservative therapeutic options in spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage as well as a few controversies regarding the efficiency of some types of treatment. Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage represents a major neurosurgical emergency. In spite of the severe prognosis of the disease, there is reason for optimism. There are important improvements in treatment of arterial hypertension, and cerebral lesions. The aim of the conservative medical treatment is to maintain good oxygenation, decreased arterial pressure, control of the intracranial hypertension, cerebral oedema, prevention of seizures. All these contribute to improving the vital and functional prognosis.