Scores on the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 6 Months, Intention-to-Treat Data
subarachnoid hemorrhage, death, disability
MINOR, SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE
Patients in the lumbar drain group received standard of care and additional lumbar drain at a planned rate of 5-mL lumbar cerebrospinal fluid diversion in the first 8 days. Patients in the standard of care group received standard of care subarachnoid hemorrhage treatment alone. Scores on the mRS range from 0 to 6, with 0 indicating no symptoms; 1, no clinically significant disability; 2, minor functional impairment; 3, moderate disability with preserved ability to walk; 4, moderate severe functional impairment without ability to walk without assistance; 5, severe functional impairment requiring constant care; and 6, death.