Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a significant global health concern, particularly affecting low- and middle-income countries. The need for a comprehensive roadmap and call-to-action arises from public health needs, innovation deficits, inconsistent guidance, implementation barriers, and the high mat

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Antepartum haemorrhage, especially in cases of placenta praevia, can present challenges in pregnancy. This condition, where the placenta covers or is near the cervix, requires careful monitoring and may necessitate interventions like ultrasound scans and potential hospital admissions. Risk factors f

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The lecture covers the cerebral and spinal meninges, emphasizing the dura, arachnoid, and pia mater layers. It explores the significance of the subarachnoid space and the ventricular system in the CNS, including CSF formation, circulation, and clinical implications.

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Headaches unrelated to trauma account for 2% of emergency department visits. It is crucial to differentiate between patients with life-threatening headaches and those with benign primary headaches. History and physical examination play a vital role in assessing and diagnosing patients with high-risk

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Short-term goals for treating hemorrhagic stroke involve rapid neurointensive care to maintain adequate oxygenation, breathing, and circulation, along with managing increased intracranial pressure and blood pressure. Long-term management focuses on preventing complications, recurrent bleeding, delay

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Lumbar puncture is a medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle into the spinal subarachnoid space to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Indications for performing a lumbar puncture include suspicion of meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, CNS diseases lik

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This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the sensitivity of early computed tomography (CT) in identifying subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) in patients with acute headache. Over 9 years, 5424 patients were evaluated, with 240 (7.7%) confirmed to have SAH. Sensitivity of CT within 6 hours of headac

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Explore the potential of using Zofran to address hypotension and bradycardia following subarachnoid block in obstetric patients. The discussion covers physiological effects, reflexes, serotonin receptors, Zofran pharmacology, literature review on its efficacy, dosing recommendations, and concerns ab

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Haemorrhage in surgery is a critical phenomenon leading to hypovolaemic shock, trauma-induced coagulopathy, and other complications. It involves ongoing bleeding, hypoperfusion, acidosis, and hypothermia, exacerbating the condition. Classification includes revealed and concealed haemorrhage, with pr

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