Quickly calculate the volume of an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) using the widely accepted ABC/2 method. This essential online tool helps medical professionals, including neurologists and neurosurgeons, accurately assess hematoma size from CT scans, which is crucial for prognosis and guiding treatment decisions in patients with acute brain bleeds.
Formula:
The ICH Volume Calculator utilizes the modified ABC/2 formula, where A, B, and C represent specific dimensions of the hemorrhage:
- A = The longest diameter of the hemorrhage on the CT slice with the largest area (mm)
- B = The diameter perpendicular to A on the same CT slice (mm)
- C = The approximate height or craniocaudal extent of the hemorrhage (mm)
The formula then calculates the volume in cubic centimeters (cm³):
Volume (cm³) = (A × B × C) / 2000