vasospasm mechanism in head trauma thats associated with biochemical cascade which
disturbed calcium homeostasis, and could happend in 12 hours post trauma. The administration
of calcium antagonist was being continued for 21 days. During 3 weeks of hospital care, no sign
of vasospasm we found in this patient. We discharge the patient with clinical improvement, being
an outpatient.
Conclusion : Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage is a complication of head trauma which
should be identified immediately through clinical examination and additional testing. The
administration of calcium antagonist as soon as possible and be continued for 21 days give a
good clinical outcome.
Keywords: subarachnoid hemorrhage, head trauma, vasospasm