Haematuria in trauma may be microscopic (with or without symptoms) or macroscopic. In general, the greater the degree of hematuria the greater the risk of significant intra-abdominal injury (including non-urinary tract structures)
Increased Intracranial Pressure in TBI; normal ICP 7-15mmHg
sustained increases > 20mmHg is associated with ischaemic brain injury
Extradural ICP monitor: ICP monitoring; catheter inserted though a burr hole but does not penetrate the dura
Codman ICP Monitor: intracranial pressure monitor (aka 'BOLT')
Robert Meyer (1864-1947) was a gynaecologist and pathologist. Eponymously affiliated with the Weigert-Meyer rule he described in 1907. Meyer was recognised world wide as one of the founders of gynaecological pathology and for his contributions to embryology.
Ideal helicopter ventilator
Lithium: acute overdose is usually benign if adequate hydration is maintained and renal function is normal; chronic toxicity can be difficult to manage and result in devastating neurotoxicity
The Monro-Kellie doctrine or hypothesis states that the sum of volumes of brain, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and intracerebral blood is constant. An increase in one should cause a reciprocal decrease in either one or both of the remaining two.
Pierre Eugène Ménétrier (1859 – 1935) was a French surgeon, oncologist and pathologist. Eponymously affiliated with Maladie de Ménétrier (1888)
Alcohol Withdrawal: common and can be fatal; manifests within 48 hours of stopping drinking
Reviewed and revised 5 August 2015 OVERVIEW Haemostatic resuscitation is a key component of damage control resuscitation and forms the basis of most massive transfusion protocols involves resuscitation with blood components resembling whole blood aims to avoid or ameliorate acute coagulopathy…
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