0.50 Hours
This session will look at injuries related to the bones of the thorax. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury (MOI) will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations. Common fractures, dislocation....
0.50 Hours
A self-assessment exercise based on Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Bones of the Thorax - Session 1.
0.50 Hours
Principles of safe practice related to image interpretation will be covered in this session, along with an overview of the chest image interpretation project. Terminology will be discussed along with advice on how to structure a written interpretation.
0.50 Hours
A self-evaluation session designed to support you in assessing your image interpretation skills and report writing style.
0.50 Hours
This session discusses fractures that are specific to children. The Salter Harris Classification System is outlined, along with a systematic approach to assessing images. A series of paediatric radiographs are used to evaluate your interpretation skills.
0.50 Hours
This self-evaluation session presents a case study for review regarding paediatric suspected physical abuse.
0.50 Hours
This self-evaluation session presents a case study for review regarding paediatric suspected physical abuse.
0.50 Hours
This session discusses imaging Morton's neuroma, differential diagnosis and injection technique.
0.50 Hours
This session will describe the principles of nuclear medicine bone scanning. It will explain the use of planar, SPECT and SPECT-CT images and give an overview of their clinical applications.
0.50 Hours
This session will focus on the pathologies commonly encountered on a neonatal chest and abdominal. It will describe the pathological processes behind each disease, highlight clinical signs and allow recognition of their radiographic appearance.
0.50 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearances of normal early pregnancy. It will include appearances at different gestational ages and describe pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
0.50 Hours
This session addresses the normal anatomy of the wrist and hand on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The clinical indications for MRI and MRI techniques employed for image acquisition will be addressed. An overview of alternative imaging modalities will be provided.
0.50 Hours
This session addresses the clinical and imaging evaluation of the wrist and hand, with particular reference to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearances.
0.50 Hours
A self-evaluation session based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the wrist and hand. It contains questions on anatomy and pathology, MRI techniques used and interpretation of MRI images of the wrist and hand.
0.50 Hours
This session will explore the anatomy of the small intestine and the role of fluoroscopy in relation to other imaging modalities. Tips on equipment use, technique and reporting will be offered.
0.50 Hours
This session will cover the main principles of correctly identifying the nasogastric (NG) tube position on a chest radiograph. It will also include how to tell if the NG tube should be advanced and the safety issues surrounding this.
0.50 Hours
This session will highlight clinical governance and safety issues involved with assessing radiographs for the correct nasogastric (NG) tube placement. Systems to promote safe practice will also be outlined.
This session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of HIV in pregnancy. It looks at vertical transmission rates, with or without interventions, maternal antiretroviral therapy, the infant testing schedule and the epidemiology of pregnant women living with HIV in the UK.
This session will cover the rationale and evidence for the use of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after occupational exposure. It will describe the assessment of an incident, and the management and follow-up of a healthcare worker.
0.50 Hours
This session considers the basic pathophysiology underlying paracetamol overdoses. It then discusses appropriate investigation and management of the clinical problem.
0.50 Hours
This session will show you how to assess your patients’ inhaler techniques, and describes the different range of inhalers that are available and when different types of inhalers or a nebuliser should be prescribed.
0.50 Hours
This is an introductory session outlining the basic principles of paediatric chest x-ray (CXR) or radiograph interpretation.
0.25 Hours
This session will explore the aetiology and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) features seen in children with interstitial lung disease.
0.50 Hours
This session describes normal hilar anatomy and the various pathologies in children that cause hilar enlargement, displacement and altered shape.
0.50 Hours
This session reviews the role of imaging in suspected inhalation of a foreign body in children.