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Cerebral Herniation Syndromes

There are several cerebral herniation syndromes. Lets drill them     Click here to start flashcard deck[qdeck] [q unit=”Neurology” topic=”Cerebral_Herniation_Syndromes”] Falcine Herniation 1. Structures involved and Radiological features2. Clinical features [a] 1. Displacement of cingulate gyrus under falx cerebri 2. Leg weakness (contralateral)  [q unit=”Neurology” topic=”Cerebral_Herniation_Syndromes”] Midline Shift 1. Structures involved and Radiological features2. Clinical features [a] […]

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12/07/2022
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Equations

Equations to define as much as we can about the human body and its physiology. This list will be perpetually updated. Haemodynamics Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) – normal 700-1600 dyn.s.cm-5SVR = ([MAP-CVP] x 79.9) / CO Systemic Vascular Resistance Index (SVRI) – normal 1900-2300 dyn.s.cm-5.m-2SVRI = ([MAP-CVP] x 79.9) / CI Cardiac Output (CO) – […]

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19/12/2021
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Paediatric GCS

Adult and ≥4 years <4 years Eye opening Eye opening Spontaneously 4 Spontaneously To verbal stimuli 3 To verbal stimuli To painful stimuli 2 To painful stimuli No response to pain 1 No response to pain Best verbal response Best verbal response Orientated and converses 5 Appropriate words or social smile, fixes, follows Confused and […]

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26/05/2021
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Femoral Nerve Block Kit List

PPE Gloves, sterile, size 8.5 (or 8/9) Equipment Ultrasound machine Sterile ultrasound probe cover (with sterile gel) Standard dressing pack Sonoplex needle 50mm (or 100mm if obese) 20mL syringe, Luer lock Chlorhexidine 2%, 100mL (lesser strengths are tolerable) Ropivacaine 0.75%, 20mL * for Fascia Iliaca block, add 40mL 0.9% saline and 2 further 20mL syringes.

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19/05/2021
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 |  Category: Emergency Medicine, Kit Lists, Mental Health