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When transferring brain-injured patients, preventing secondary brain injury is very important.

Is it true or false that the following have the potential to cause secondary brain injury?

True / False

Hypercarbia Correct

Hyperpyrexia Correct

Hypotension Correct

Raised intracranial pressure Correct

Hypoxia Correct

Explanation

The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) guidance on the transfer of brain-injured patients is tailored towards preventing secondary brain injury.

It is recognised that raised intracranial pressure, hypotension, hypoxia, hyperpyrexia, hypercarbia and cardiovascular instability all contribute towards this so the transfer advice is tailored to prevent this from occurring.

Reference:

Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI). Interhospital Transfer.

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