Sepsis, SOFA, qSOFA, and SIRS
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a severe infection that can cause organ failure. If not identified and treated quickly, the condition can be fatal. Learn about the Sepsis,...
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The Deadly Triad
This deadly combination of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy, known as the "trauma triad of death," exacerbates each other without proper treatment, placing the patient at high risk of death.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after a flight: Read about Nora (21)
Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in one of the body's deep veins, usually in the lower extremities. Read the story of Nora, a 21-year-old who develops DVT after...
Increased intracranial pressure
Increased intracranial pressure is one of the most important mechanisms behind secondary brain injury. Small changes in volume can have major consequences – and the balance between MAP and ICP...