John Snow
John Snow (1813-1858) was an English physician. Snow is considered one of the fathers of modern epidemiology (the cholera cartographer); and a leader in the development of anaesthesia, medical hygiene and public health.
Month January 2019
Obesity and Trauma
Reviewed and revised 26 October 2016 OVERVIEW Obesity has significant implications for the assessment, management, and outcomes of trauma The relationship between obesity and negative outcome from injury has been controversial INJURY PATTERNS Obese patients tend to have lower overall…
Initial Trauma Assessment
Initial Trauma Assessment: ATLS approach
Fat Embolism Syndrome
A syndrome caused by systemic embolisation of fat globules released into the circulation following trauma or surgical procedures
Facial Trauma
Those with facial injuries have a high chance of having other serious injuries: TBI; airway obstruction; pulmonary contusion; aspiration
Extremity arterial injury
Revised and reviewed 15 August 2015 OVERVIEW The extremities are the most common sites of arterial injuries in the civilian setting 50% to 60% of injuries occur in the femoral or popliteal arteries 30% in the brachial artery Extremity arterial…
Cervical Spine Assessment
Cervical Spine Assessment; controversial issue; 5-10% of severe TBI have an associated unstable cervical fracture
Burns Literature Summaries
Burns Literature Summaries
CRRT circuit clot prevention
Steps in preventing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy circuits from clotting
Renal replacement therapy Indications
Indications, timing and patient selection for RRT. Usual indications for RRT can be "renal" or "non-renal" - these can be summarised using the UFAKE mnemonic
Glucagon Therapy
Agonist at glucagon-specific Gs-protein coupled receptor, activates adenylyl cyclase resulting in increased [cAMP]i
Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity
Severe calcium channel blocker toxicity is highly lethal, as a result of cardiovascular collapse. Good outcomes can be achieved through aggressive treatment and provision of circulatory support