The original definitions of sepsis and related conditions (SIRS, severe sepsis and septic shock) are now more than 20 years old (Sepsis- 1 originated from the ACCP/SCCM consensus meeting in 1991 and Sepsis 2 from 2001)
Nonresolving or Progressive Pneumonia: failure to normalize the clinical features (eg, fever, cough, sputum production), or nonresolving image in chest radiograph
REBOA is Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta
Post-Traumatic Seizures (PTS) occur in ~ 15% of patients with blunt severe TBI; higher risk in children; most occur within 48 hours
Traditionally ketamine was contra-indicated for use in rapid sequence intubation of the head injured patient. This view has since been debunked. Recent evidence suggests that ketamine may actually be useful in this setting
Base of Skull Fracture: fracture involving the floor of the cranial vault
Pacing Modes – Advantages and Disadvantages
Groin lumps can be categorised as occurring above or below the inguinal ligament. Differential diagnosis
Hepatosplenomegaly is enlargement of both the spleen and the liver. Differential diagnosis
Hepatomegaly is abnormal enlargement of the liver. See also hepatosplenomegaly. Differential diagnosis
electromagnetic interference can affect the function of implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers and ICDs
We consider the causes of palpable or otherwise detectable mass lesions in the various regions of the abdomen.