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Managing raised intracranial pressure in severe traumatic brain injury – the basics

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 12, 2024

One-liner… Understanding the underpinning principles and management of raised intracranial pressure is essential for reducing the morbidity and mortality of traumatic brain injuries. The air ambulance service intubated him at the scene and pre-alerted the department before arrival.

Seizures

Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Ambulance Services

CASE #6 UPDATE – FIND THE BLEEDING, STOP THE BLEEDING

Rural Doctors Net

AUGUST 30, 2013

Importantly the ambulance service in many rural areas will be staffed by volunteers – trained to Cert IV level but unable to cannulate, give drugs (other than penthrox/GTN) or intubate. Of course any fluids given should be warmed to help avoid the lethal triad – acidosis, coagulopathy and hypothermia.

Burns

Burns Hospitals Wellness Ambulance Services

Emergency Care Today

Managing raised intracranial pressure in severe traumatic brain injury – the basics

CASE #6 UPDATE – FIND THE BLEEDING, STOP THE BLEEDING

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