Hello!
Its time to differentiate between two confusing ulcers - Cushing and Curling.
What is Cushing Reflex?
It is a triad of Bradycardia, Hypertension and altered respiration following Head injury.
What is Cushing Ulcer?
Stress Ulcer following Head injury.
Most common site - Acid producing area of Stomach.
What is Curling Ulcer?
Stress Ulcer following Burn.
Thomas Blizzard Curling.
Reduced plasma volume leads to ischemia and cell necrosis of the mucosa.
Most common site - 1st part of Duodenum.
cURling = bURn
This may help you to remember the difference between these two.
Thanks
MD Mobarak Hussain (Maahii)