Shoulder Impingement
Andrew Redfern and Alun Davies
0.75 Hours
This session discusses the imaging of rotator cuff pathology.
Unifacet Dislocation
Catherine McCarthy
0.75 Hours
This session reviews normal anatomy and radiographic features of cervical facet joints. Cervical facet joint injury is discussed, differentiating between perched facets, unilateral and bilateral facet joint dislocation. Imaging appearances on plain radiographs, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are de....
Sportsperson with a Painful Elbow
Andrew Grainger
0.5 Hours
This session deals with the most common causes of elbow pain in the athlete and their imaging findings. Although targeted at the sportsperson, many of the conditions discussed will be seen in the less athletic population.
The Painful Stiff Spine
Sonya Snape
0.75 Hours
This session is a review of plain film, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging features of ankylosing spondylitis and its differential diagnoses with reference to the relevant anatomy and pathophysiology.
Tendon Disease
Alastair Forrester
0.75 Hours
This session will first look at normal tendon structure and function; thereafter tendon pathology will be discussed with particular reference to the effects of ageing.
Small Bowel: GI Stromal Tumours (Hollow Organ and Mesentery)
Dafydd Richards
0.5 Hours
This session illustrates the various imaging features of gastro-intestinal stromal tumours (GISTs). The role of imaging in the management of GISTs as well as the criteria for differentiating benign from malignant tumours will be illustrated and the differential diagnosis discussed.
Techniques: Ultrasound of the Prostate, Penis and Urethra
Grant Baxter
0.5 Hours
This session describes the ultrasonic investigation of the urethra, penis and prostate, how best to perform this and the normal appearances of these structures.
Techniques: Ultrasound of the Urinary Tract
Grant Baxter
0.5 Hours
This session describes the ultrasound investigation of the kidneys, renal arteries and the bladder.
Testicular Problems in Childhood (Pain, Masses and the Undescended Testis)
John Somers
0.75 Hours
This session will describe the normal development of the testis and place pathological conditions into this context. It will show how radiology can assist in diagnosis and management of testicular problems in children.
Secondary Stroke Prevention
Joanna Wardlaw
0.5 Hours
This session details the use of imaging for secondary stroke prevention, in particular, the role of carotid imaging prior to carotid endarterectomy.
Ultrasound Contrast Agents
David Cosgrove and Robert Eckersley
0.5 Hours
This is a session on diagnostic microbubble contrast agents for radiologists.
Ultrasound: Transducers and Beam Forming
Tony Evans
0.75 Hours
This session discusses the use of piezoelectric transducers to create and detect ultrasound. The choice of frequency and transducer size are seen as key elements in determining image quality, particularly spatial resolution. The influence of ultrasound beam focusing is also revealed and discussed.
Swollen Toe - Radiology
Nyree Griffin and Jeremiah Healy
0.75 Hours
This session illustrates cardinal features of seronegative arthritides affecting the toes and discusses how to differentiate this from other causes of swollen toe. The session will start with a series of questions to test your prior knowledge.
The Legal Framework for Working with Young People
Aidan Macfarlane
0.5 Hours
This session is an introduction to professional, legal and ethical issues concerning young people and their health.
The Importance of Good Communication
Sandra Hurd and Wendy Fojut
0.5 Hours
This session explains the importance of good communication in the context of end of life care. It covers the principles of good communication, and then the consequences of good and bad communication for patients, families and those working with them. This session was reviewed by Wendy Fojut, Sandra Hurd and Christina Faull and l....
STIs in Pregnancy
Ellen Dwyer
0.5 Hours
This session describes the sexually transmitted and other genital infections that can affect pregnancy. It also explains the diagnosis and where it may differ between pregnant and non-pregnant patients, complications, treatment and management, considering the relevance of the trimester and risk to the foetus and mother.
Wound Excision for Open Fractures of the Lower Limb
Jolyon May and Simon Myers
0.5 Hours
This session describes how to excise open fractures of the lower limb, including the steps needed to cleanse, assess and debride the wound and how to expose, assess and debride the bone.
Tissue Banking for Burn Services
Ingrid Kieran and Nadeem Khwaja
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the types of tissue that are used in burn care and summarise the legislation surrounding the storage and use of tissue products.
Step II-III: Opioids - Principles of Opioid Treatment
Hooi Lim
0.5 Hours
This session describes the principles of opioid therapy in particular dose titration and analgesic failure. It discusses how to control some of the adverse effects of opioid therapies.
SI Units - Anesthesiology
Rick Leggatt
0.5 Hours
This session describes the Système International d’Unités for measurement. It covers the fundamental/base and derived units in addition to non-SI units related to anaesthesia.
Transferring the Patient to Recovery - Anesthesiology
Matthew Hill
0.5 Hours
This session describes how to perform the transfer of a patient from theatre to recovery safely, and explains the responsibilities of the anaesthetist for the handover to recovery staff.
Techniques of Insertion and Routes for Central Venous Cannulation - Anesthesiology
Dipesh Odedra and Andrew Bodenham
0.5 Hours
This session focuses on the practical aspects of how to insert a central venous catheter and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using different routes.
The Pharmacology of NSAIDs in Children - Anesthesiology
Brian Anderson
0.5 Hours
This session will explore the analgesic effect and toxicity of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in children.
Writing an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment
Isky Gordon and Sally Higginbottom
0.5 Hours
This session will use four case studies to think about the process of creating an advance decision to refuse treatment (ADRT).
Talking with Ill People: Considering the Surrounding Environment
Sharon DeCaestecker
0.25 Hours
This session looks at the importance of the environment when communicating with patients in end of life care. This session was reviewed by Andrew Thorns and Christina Faull and last updated in May 2015