Venous sinus thrombosis in traumatic brain injury: a major trauma centre experience.

Background: This study explores the presentation, management and outcomes of traumatic venous sinus thrombosis (VST) and identifies risk factors associated with poor outcomes.

Methods: This study is a retrospective review of all patients with VST secondary to trauma who presented to a major trauma centre, between April 2015 and January 2020. VST was confirmed by CT venogram and a consultant neuroradiologist.

Violence reduction.

As one of the first violence-reduction nurses in the country, Alice Kershberg gathers data on the assaults against people who have presented to her emergency department, and works with the police and local councils to reduce violence in her local community. Here, Ms Kershberg talks to Erin Dean about her role and aspects of her career.