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Which of the following is a potential complication of induced hypothermia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
Which of the following is a potential complication of induced hypothermia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
- Improved neurologic outcome
- Decreased cerebral oedema
- Reduced release of glutamate
- Increased susceptibility to infections (correct)
What is the first-line therapy for reducing intracranial pressure (ICP) in cases of severe traumatic brain injury?
What is the first-line therapy for reducing intracranial pressure (ICP) in cases of severe traumatic brain injury?
- Insulin infusion
- Hypertonic saline
- Steroid administration
- Mannitol (correct)
What is the recommended target range for PaCO2 levels in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended target range for PaCO2 levels in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
- 38-40mmHg (correct)
- Less than 30mmHg
- Greater than 50mmHg
- 25-30mmHg
What is the potential effect of hyperventilation in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential effect of hyperventilation in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential cause of hyperglycaemia in patients with traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential cause of hyperglycaemia in patients with traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential effect of hyperglycaemia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential effect of hyperglycaemia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential effect of hypothermia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential effect of hypothermia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended duration of moderate hypothermia treatment in patients with severe traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended duration of moderate hypothermia treatment in patients with severe traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential disadvantage of induced hypothermia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential disadvantage of induced hypothermia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential cause of seizures in patients with severe traumatic brain injury?
What is the potential cause of seizures in patients with severe traumatic brain injury?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for posttraumatic seizures?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for posttraumatic seizures?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for stopping seizures in patients with head trauma?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for stopping seizures in patients with head trauma?
Why are corticosteroids contraindicated in human medicine for patients suffering from head trauma?
Why are corticosteroids contraindicated in human medicine for patients suffering from head trauma?
Why is routine stress ulcer prophylaxis recommended in patients with single-system injuries of the central nervous system?
Why is routine stress ulcer prophylaxis recommended in patients with single-system injuries of the central nervous system?
Which of the following factors can contribute to delayed gastric emptying in brain injury patients?
Which of the following factors can contribute to delayed gastric emptying in brain injury patients?
What is the primary goal of enteral nutrition in patients with traumatic brain injury?
What is the primary goal of enteral nutrition in patients with traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended type of nutrition for unconscious patients with traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended type of nutrition for unconscious patients with traumatic brain injury?
Which drug combination is more effective for promoting GI motility in brain injury patients?
Which drug combination is more effective for promoting GI motility in brain injury patients?
What is the purpose of using naloxone in enteral feedings for brain injury patients?
What is the purpose of using naloxone in enteral feedings for brain injury patients?
What did a study comparing early versus delayed enteral nutrition in traumatic head injury patients demonstrate?
What did a study comparing early versus delayed enteral nutrition in traumatic head injury patients demonstrate?
Which of the following is NOT a goal for intracranial stabilisation in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
Which of the following is NOT a goal for intracranial stabilisation in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended fluid therapy for the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended fluid therapy for the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the purpose of using 7.2% hypertonic saline in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the purpose of using 7.2% hypertonic saline in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended oxygen saturation level for an animal with traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended oxygen saturation level for an animal with traumatic brain injury?
Why is high carbon dioxide tensions bad for brain injury?
Why is high carbon dioxide tensions bad for brain injury?
What is the first thing done for an animal with traumatic brain injury?
What is the first thing done for an animal with traumatic brain injury?
What are the consequences of severe hypoxaemia in traumatic brain injury?
What are the consequences of severe hypoxaemia in traumatic brain injury?
What does fluid restriction lead to in cases of traumatic brain injury?
What does fluid restriction lead to in cases of traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended rate for administering 7.2% hypertonic saline in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What is the recommended rate for administering 7.2% hypertonic saline in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
What can be used to determine the oxygen saturation level in an animal with traumatic brain injury?
What can be used to determine the oxygen saturation level in an animal with traumatic brain injury?
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