Episode 95 – Busted Skulls and Myths

 

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is always in the back of our minds when treating polytrauma patients. Unfortunately, the evidence has a controversial history. More and more, we are reminded of how a basic approach is much more important than other therapies that have little evidence to support their effectiveness. In fact, some may even cause harm.

Tune in to a podcast where we debunk these common TBI myths. Also, this is the debut episode of Dr. Amanda Humphries-Ventura as an official HLTH team member.

 

3 H’s to Avoid:

Hyperventilation

Hypoxia (SpO2 <90%)

Hypotension (SBP <90)

 

3 G’s of GCS:

Gorked

Goofy

Good

 

Remember: SAVE THE PENUMBRA!


https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(19)32233-0

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31066879/

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