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Once I scan is given and SAH is determined. how quick should treatment occur? What if the patient is in a hospital that doesn't have a neuro specialist unit that can conduct treatment? What are the time frames in getting the patient transferred for treatment??

Hi All I lost my Mother very suddenly due to complication following a SAH back in January. The is immense and I cant begin to describe how I feel but I'm guessing some of you will know. I have some questions and am interested in your opinions and experiences with treatments and actions. As some hospitals don't have neuro specialist units, some SAH patients have to be transferred but I am wondering how quickly this should be done? I know that some bleeds can mean that complications such as hydrocephalus can occur quite quickly there for treatment of this such as a drain (EVD) should be implanted to relieve ICP (Inter cranial pressure) but what happens if a patient is in a hospital where that cannot be done? How quickly should a patient be transferred as I'm sure that every minute counts. I have heard of some patients who weren't transferred for a number of hours!? But why would that happen? How long does it take to stabalise a patient in ICU before that can be transferred? If you have any knowledge or experience on the above then I would love to hear it. Thanks J