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SICS Module 2 — Neurological Emergencies, Brain Stem Death & Organ Donation

Intro

Learning Objectives
Introduction
Recognising the Patient Who Needs ICU
The NEWS2 Scoring System
Making the Referral: The SBAR Framework
After the Referral

Learning Objectives
Introduction
A — Airway
B — Breathing
C — Circulation
D — Disability
E — Exposure

Learning Objectives
Why are transfers high risk
Stabilise Before Transfer
Pre-Transfer Assessment and Checklist
Escort Requirements
Common Transfer Complications and Prevention

Learning Objectives
The Brain as a Metabolically Demanding Organ
The Monro-Kellie Doctrine
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
Cerebral Autoregulation
Intracranial Pressure Waveforms

Airway Management in Neurological Emergencies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Neuroprotective ICU Care Bundle

Learning Objectives
Status Epilepticus
Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure

Learning Objectives
The UK Definition of Death
Preconditions for Brain Stem Death Testing
The Brain Stem Reflex Tests
Legal and Procedural Requirements
Communicating Brain Stem Death to Families

Learning Objectives
Scotland's Legal Framework for Organ Donation
Types of Organ Donation
The ICU Clinician's Role in Organ Donation
Donor Optimisation in DBD
Cold Ischaemia and Organ Preservation

Traumatic Brain Injury

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