HUNT

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HUNT & HESS SCALE

05 November 2004

For non-traumatic sub-arachnoid hemorrhage patients.

(Choose single most appropriate grade.)

Description Grade

Asymptomatic, mild headache, slight nuchal rigidity	1
Moderate to severe headache, nuchal rigidity , no neurologic deficit other than cranial nerve palsy	2
Drowsiness / confusion, mild focal neurologic deficit	3
Stupor, moderate-severe hemiparesis	4
Coma, decerebrate posturing	5
GRADE (1–5):

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