Apr 12
Get the B.P. up, increase the cerebral oxygen delivery.
Right -- ready for the cruel twist? Ischemic brain needs oxygen. But did you know oxygen also forms free radicals after traumatic injury? Mother nature is such a b*tch.
Free radicals cause secondary cell death. You following?
Can we take a break from chemistry class while we code him, please?
The difference between a physician and a witch-doctor is an appreciation of the science beneath the disease. These trauma algorithms should be automatic for you by now.
✨ The wonderful Leland Orser as Dr Dubenko in ER 11x05 "An Intern's Guide To The Galaxy"
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