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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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.

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

Rural Doctors Net

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. Check his pupils – any signs of head injury or subdural from flying debris? Let’s break the case down into little chunks.

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