On this month’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Katie Lin to discuss TBI and the crashing brain. 

 

During the episode, you’ll hear us cover:

 

head injury differentials and history gathering 

ischemic vs hemorrhagic 

head injury etiology 

head injury pathophysiology 

assessment

3 step neuro exam 

pupil assessments 

signs/symptoms of herniation 

ECG changes

management 

• avoid/manage the H bombs (hypoxia, hypotension, hyperventilation)
• airway management 
• ICP management 
• other medications 
• seizure management 

paediatrics 

neuroprognostication