What does the Hunt vs Hess Score assess?

The Hunt and Hess Score is a widely recognized scoring system used specifically to assess the severity of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This clinical grading scale evaluates the clinical condition of patients based on their neurological status at the time of presentation. It uses various criteria, primarily focusing on the level of consciousness and the presence of neurological deficits, to categorize the severity into different grades. Higher grades indicate more severe impairment and typically correlate with poorer outcomes and increased mortality rates in patients with SAH. Therefore, selecting the assessment of severity of subarachnoid hemorrhage reflects an understanding of how clinicians categorize and anticipate the prognostic factors in these patients.