Brain Impact Apnoea (Ft. CCP Ryan Ferris)

Hello! 

Welcome back to Medic in The Middle.

On this episode we are joined by Midlands Air Ambulance Critical care paramedic Ryan Ferris. 

We discuss Brain impact apnoea and discuss if isolated head injury can be the cause of cardiovascular collapse in trauma patients. 

Covered in this episode: 

- Overview 

- Pathophysiology + differences to TBI

- Prevalence of Brain Impact Apnoea

- Assessment and Mangement Strategies

- Cardiovascular collapse associated with Brain impact apnoea