Royal Brisbane Hospital

  • A 64 year old man was 7 days in ICU post AVM resection. , returned to OT 3/7 later for a craniotomy.
    Candidates were asked to assess general examination, neurological state and outline plan of management.
    Areas of weakness identified by examiners: Failure to comment on ICP monitor, CT scan (extensive pneumocephalus), tracheostomy, nosocomial pneumonia.