Chapter 3 – Training, Development and the Maintenance of Expertise
Abstract In AWLP, the GMC states: ‘You should consider undertaking training for the role (of expert witness)’. This does not go far enough. You must be trained: Chapter 3 Training,…
Chapter 2 – Courts, Laws and Procedures
Abstract There is a world of difference between an agricultural land tribunal (ALT) held in the bar of a country hotel and an Old Bailey murder trial. The ALT panel…
Chapter 1 – The Expert Medical Witness
Abstract At least since 1282, when a coroner called a surgeon to advise whether an arrow injury to the chest could be fatal (Sayles 1936), doctors have been needed to…
13 Chest Tube Insertion
Amna Sheikh and Amandeep S. Dolla Abstract Chest tubes are plastic tubes inserted into the pleural cavity for drainage of fluid or air. This chapter will explain the indications, contraindications,…
12 Cricothyrotomy
David F. Slottje, Adam D. Fox, and Matthew Vibbert Abstract Cricothyrotomy (aka cricothyroidotomy) is an emergent procedure, performed in order to establish an airway in a patient with respiratory failure…
11 Intubation
John W. Liang, Elena Solli, and David A. Wyler Abstract Endotracheal intubation is a key skill in the neurointensivist toolbox. The neurocritical care patient demands additional attention to blood pressure…
10 Cervical Traction
Michael Cohen, Irene Say, and Robert F. Heary Abstract Cervical traction is the placement of weighted cervical tongs commonly used to quickly reduce traumatic fracture-dislocations of the cervical spine and…
9 Arterial Line
Irene Say, Celina Crisman, and Nitesh V. Patel Abstract Arterial lines cannulation is a common procedure in the intensive care unit (ICU). Here, the relevant anatomy, physiology, indications, technique, complications,…
8 Central Line
Ahmed M. Meleis and John W. Liang Abstract Centrally inserted central venous catheters, or “central lines,” are a common and useful tool in the Neuro-ICU. Here the following topics related…
7 Jugular Bulb Oxygen Monitor
Amanda Carpenter and Brent Lewis Abstract Early identification of dysfunctional oxygenation can prevent secondary brain injury. Jugular venous oximetry provides an indirect idea of oxygen use by the brain–it is…
