Pulse Returned, But She Was Already Gone A Sub-Arachnoid Hemorrhage Story

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In this gripping and tragic real-life case, we follow the story of Ms. Maria Andrés, a 55-year-old woman from Spain, who was rushed into the emergency department pulseless after a sudden collapse. Despite successful resuscitation and a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), she never regained consciousness. The cause? A devastating subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) that left irreversible brain damage.

From her dramatic arrival at the ER, through advanced resuscitation efforts, brain imaging, ICU management, and eventual brain death, this video offers an in-depth, educational, and emotionally powerful look into:

How subarachnoid hemorrhage presents and is diagnosed

Critical steps in ACLS resuscitation and airway management

Criteria for brain death and the challenges of declaring death in the ICU

Insights from neurosurgery, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, and critical care

A behind-the-scenes M&M conference evaluating the case and medical decisions

Led by our expert team this 37-minute episode explores the intersection of medical skill, ethical decisions, and the heartbreaking reality of critical brain injury.

📌 Chapters & Topics Discussed:

00:00 – Intro & EMS Arrival

05:30 – Resuscitation and ROSC

12:00 – CT Scan Findings: SAH and Brain Herniation

18:40 – ICU Care and Neurologic Assessment

24:20 – What is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)?

30:10 – Understanding Brain Death

35:00 – M&M Committee Review & Case Closure

❓ Medical Questions Answered:

What is a subarachnoid hemorrhage, and how is it managed?

What are the official criteria for declaring brain death?

👨‍⚕️ For Healthcare Professionals & Students:

Perfect for emergency physicians, ICU staff, neurosurgeons, nurses, medical students, and anyone interested in high-stakes critical care decision-making. This episode is both educational and emotionally resonant.

📚 Keywords:

subarachnoid hemorrhage, SAH, brain death, ICU case, emergency medicine, medical resuscitation, ROSC, PEA, asystole, neurosurgery, coma, brain injury, M&M review, ACLS protocol, medical storytelling

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