Dunn RJ
The Penetrating trauma to the limbs page has been updated with information about the use of pelvic binders with associated compression devices in the temporary control of junctional haemorrhage to the inguinal region.
The Trauma systems page has been updated including information about the inverse relationship between hospital emergency surgery volume and mortality.
The Extradural and subdural haematoma page has been revised including information about the prevalence of antithrombotic use in SDH.
The Wound management page has been updated with a segment on pain minimisation techniques for local anaesthesia injection.
The Management of head trauma page has been updated adding extra emphasis on the importance of avoiding hypotension in patients with severe head trauma.
The Paediatic head trauma page has been updated with a few additional bits of information about the differences between adults and children.
The Head injury prognosis page has been updated with details of the Rotterdam CT head score.
The Head injury prognosis page has been updated with details of some prognostic instruments.
A short segment on Transverse sinus thrombosis has been added to the Complications of head injuries page.
The Cerebrovascular trauma page has been extensively revised and updated.
The Prevention of secondary brain injury page has been updated with a significant revision of the segment on decompressive craniectomy.
The Penetrating head trauma page has been updated with additional information about the management of these injuries.
A section on concussion has been added to the Complications of head trauma page.
The Management of head trauma page has been updated with substantially more detail regarding the discharge of patients following head injury.
The Extradural and subdural haematomas page has been updated including information about the management of EDH.
A short segment on skull fracture healing and growing skull fractures has been added to the Complications of head trauma page.
The Complications of head trauma page has had a number of small revisions and improvements.
The Introduction to traumatic brain injury page has had a few minor updates.
The Complications of head trauma page has been updated with a short segment on the complications of cranioplasty following trauma.
The Complications of head trauma page has been updated with additional information about CSF leak.