There are compelling preclinical data that common general anesthetics cause increased neuroapoptosis in juvenile animals. Retrospective studies demonstrate that young children exposed to anesthesia have school difficulties, which could be…
Children have unique characteristics that make them particularly vulnerable to perioperative adverse events. Skilled airway management is a cornerstone of high-quality anesthetic management. The use of hybrid airway techniques is…
Disaster medicine refers to situations in which the need to care for patients outweighs the available resources. It is imperative for anesthesiologists to be involved at a leadership level in…
Over the past few decades, there have been many advances in pediatric surgery, some using new devices (eg, VEPTR, MAGEC rods) and others using less invasive approaches (eg, Nuss procedure,…
Single best answer 1 A 24-year-old presents to the emergency department following a stab injury in the right side of the lower chest . His BP is 65/20 mmHg, HR 110…
Abstract Plasma expanders are colloidal solutions that expand the circulating blood volume more than isotonic crystalloids and are among the most commonly used fluids in critical care and perioperative medicine…
Abstract A major incident is one that causes casualties on a scale beyond the usual capabilities of the emergency and healthcare services usual ability to manage. Major incident planning and…
Abstract Metabolic and endocrine pathways are central to the body’s compensatory response to trauma. They drive mobilization of energy substrates, volume conservation and haemostasis via activation of the hypothalamic pituitary…
Abstract In the UK, the annual incidence of acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is 19 new cases per million population, contributing to an estimated 50,000 people who are currently living…
Abstract Drowning is a frequent cause of accidental deaths and injuries, resulting in a significant but preventable global health problem. It is characterized by respiratory impairment due to submersion of…
