ICH score (intracerebral hemorrhage)
30-day mortality after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
Inputs
CompleteGCS
ICH volume 30 mL or more
Intraventricular hemorrhage
Infratentorial origin
Age 80 or older
Worked calculation
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- Points
When to use
- Spontaneous ICH at presentation.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Avoid early do-not-resuscitate decisions based on the score alone (self-fulfilling prophecy).
Why use
Standard communication of ICH severity.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| GCS: 13–15 | 0 |
| 5–12 | +1 |
| 3–4 | +2 |
| ICH volume 30 mL or more | +1 |
| Intraventricular hemorrhage | +1 |
| Infratentorial origin | +1 |
| Age 80 or older | +1 |