Patients with TBI (traumatic brain injury) often have concomitant systemic injuries that complicate the management of the TBI. How does the practitioner balance the needs of the hypotensive resuscitation with CPP? How does ICP affect emergent operative needs? Thoracic injuries complicate cerebral oxygenation – are there effective management strategies? Where is the best place to care for these patients?
The role of physical and chemical restraints, neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, and ketamine, and the diagnostic and therapeutic priorities for the...
All you need to know about the promise and current reality of remote ischaemic preconditioning for clinical practice.
The belief that pushing oxygen delivery with synthetic catecholamines is based on a physiological fallacy, fuelled by Bad Pharma
In the inaugural John Hinds Plenary session at SMACCDUB, John's partner Janet and his mentor Fred MacSorley celebrate John's...
Exploring dogma and myths about knowledge, skills and training of the 'resuscitationist'.
The role of physical and chemical restraints, neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, and ketamine, and the diagnostic and therapeutic priorities for the...
The opening ceremonies for SMACC have become anticipated events in their own right. With the hype that preceded SMACCDUB,...
