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JC: Salt or Sugar? Hypertonic saline for head injury at St.Emlyn’s.

By Simon Carley / April 29, 2016

Does hypertonic saline offer better outcomes than mannitol after traumatic brain injury? This 2016 appraisal explores the limited comparative evidence, distinguishes changes in intracranial pressure from outcomes that matter to patients and considers the uncertainty surrounding temporary treatment before definitive care.

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SMACCGold EBM workshop with St.Emlyns and Critical Care Reviews

An introduction to the evidence-based medicine workshop at SMACC Gold 2014, led by St Emlyn’s and Critical Care Reviews. It sets out an approach to asking useful questions, finding relevant research and translating evidence into care, with a self-assessment quiz on everyday EBM habits.