SEVERE HÆMORRHAGE FROM THE BLADDER, RESULTING FROM EXTERNAL INJURY.

Case of Cerebral Hæmorrhage Resulting from Deciduoma Malignum

The Changes in the Heart Rate and Blood "pressures" Resulting from Severe Hæmorrhage and Subsequent Infusion of Sodium Bicarbonate

One of several conclusions reached by Howell in his study of the phenomena of shock * is the following: "Inject ions of alkaline solutions of sodium carbonate, intravenously or into the rectum during shock, increase markedly the amplitude of the heart-beat and bring about a rise of arterial pressure. When the shock is moderate (aortic tension of 6o-7o ram. Hg.), the injections may restore arter...

Electrolyte Changes Resulting from Injury

THE importance of adequate fluid and electrolyte therapy is now readily appreciated, and the principles underlying the correction of deficiencies are well established. Everywhere the importance of base conservation by the body is accepted, and measures taken to correct any deficiency of base substance are rigorously applied. We appreciate clearly the difference between a true water deficiency a...

Hæmorrhage from the Lateral Sinus

Previous history.?The patient and his relatives were preparing some <jur (treacle) and accidentally dropped some of the boiling stuff inside the ear about a month before his admission, and scalded it badly. Me had violent inflammation accompanied with great pain and profuse discharge from the ear. The pain and the discharge went on increasing till he was obliged to seek admission into the hospi...

Dementia resulting from traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a significant public health problem in modern societies. It is primarily a consequence of traffic-related accidents and falls. Other recently recognized causes include sports injuries and indirect forces such as shock waves from battlefield explosions. TBI is an important cause of death and lifelong disability and represents the most well-established envi...