Hunt and Hess scale

The Hunt and Hess scale is used to classify the severity of a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Description grade

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