Interaction of X and Gamma Rays with Matter
Liz Pitcher
0.50 Hours
This session describes the interaction of x and gamma radiation with matter and introduces the concept of attenuation coefficient. Emphasis is put on the two most important types of interaction for diagnostic radiology: photoelectric absorption and Compton scattering.
Empathising with the Patient - Radiology
The London Deanery, Stephen Ellis
0.50 Hours
This session looks at how to make patients feel more relaxed and more willing to open up to you.
Fick Principle & IOP - Anesthesiology
Steven Cruickshank
0.50 Hours
This session describes, through examples, how the Fick principle can be applied to physiological systems.
Electronic Circuits - Anesthesiology
Patrick Magee
0.50 Hours
This session introduces capacitance and capacitors (C), inductance and inductors (L), and their behaviour in circuits – both individually and in conjunction with resistors (R). Circuits containing RC, CR, LR and LCR configurations are then discussed.
Excitable Tissues and Biological Potentials
Rahul Bajekal
0.50 Hours
This session examines the origins, recording and common clinical applications of biological potentials.
Introduction to the Brachial Plexus - Anesthesiology
Thomas Lawson
0.50 Hours
This session describes the anatomy of the brachial plexus, its relation to surrounding structures and specific nerves supplying motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb that is relevant to regional anaesthetic blocks.
Clinical Effects of Anaesthetic Techniques on the Respiratory System
Steve Graham and Peter Hersey
0.50 Hours
This session is concerned with how anaesthesia affects the respiratory system, and how these changes lead to the clinical effects seen during anaesthesia. The session will illustrate the clinical effects of altered respiratory mechanics, the clinical effects of an altered respiratory drive, the clinical effects of altered airway....
Malignant Hyperthermia - Anesthesiology
Julian Chilvers
0.50 Hours
This session will highlight the importance of early recognition of a patient suffering with malignant hyperthermia (MH). The signs and symptoms of MH will be explained as well as the appropriate treatment. The session will then discuss the post-operative follow up of at risk patients and describe appropriate techniques available....
Influence of Technique on Chest X-ray
David Grier
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the technical evaluation of chest radiographs in children.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Brennan Wilson
0.50 Hours
This session explains the relevance of imaging to the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. Various modalities are discussed, enabling you to choose appropriate imaging methods and to interpret the images that are produced
Imaging of Children with Voiding Dysfunction
Valmai Cook
0.75 Hours
This session covers the neuroanatomy and physiology of the normal bladder and urethra, the causes of voiding dysfunction in children, the radiological investigations involved in the assessment of voiding dysfunction and their interpretation.
Haematuria
William Ramsden
0.50 Hours
This session defines haematuria and describes two complementary methods of classifying its causes. These methods are illustrated with examples and appropriate imaging strategies are discussed in each case.
Imaging of the Ear
Karen Bradshaw
0.50 Hours
This session is an overview of common conditions affecting the paediatric ear.
Imaging of the Suprahyoid Neck
Elizabeth Kneale and Rebecca Hanlon
0.50 Hours
This session will use examples from cross-sectional imaging to introduce the learner to the spaces of the suprahyoid neck, including the salivary glands and upper aerodigestive tract, along with relevant skull base anatomy.
How to Perform Myelography
Joanna Wardlaw, Rod Gibson, Jeremy McMullen-Price and David Summers
0.50 Hours
This session explains how to do a radiculogram or myelogram and discusses the indications, contraindications and possible adverse events. Some examples showing key anatomical features, and relationships with other types of spinal imaging.
Neurological MRA
Martin Graves and Jonathan Gillard
0.50 Hours
This session will discuss the basic techniques of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) for investigation of neurological disease. This will be done with some illustrative cases together with do's and don’ts and hot tips for the practicing neuroradiologist.
Multiple Sclerosis and Mimics
Steve McKinstry
0.50 Hours
This session reviews the clinical and pathological features of multiple sclerosis (MS), the findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning, and its radiological differential diagnosis.
Basics of Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging
Margaret Hall and Kathryn Adamson
0.50 Hours
This session will give an outline of the relevant radiopharmaceuticals and image acquisition/analysis involved in nuclear cardiology.
Interstitial Lung Disease and the Acute Medical Take
Melissa Heightman
0.25 Hours
This session outlines a variety of ways in which interstitial lung disease (ILD) may present on the acute medical take.
Managing Pulmonary Embolism in Special Circumstances
David Ward
0.50 Hours
This session discusses the management of a pulmonary embolism in special circumstances including pregnancy, anaemia, thrombophilia and malignancy.
Drug-induced Hoarseness and Stridor
Salman Haider
0.25 Hours
This session explores the causes of drug-induced hoarseness and stridor.
Investigation and Management of Hoarseness and Stridor
Salman Haider
0.50 Hours
This session describes hoarseness and stridor and explains the investigation and management of these conditions.
Initiating Conversations about End of Life Care: COPD
Kate Neden, John Neden
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the key features of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), how to recognise where the patient is on the disease trajectory, and how to assess the impact of the disease on the patient and his or her family. This session was reviewed by Kate Neden, John Neden, Amy Proffitt and Christina Fa....
FGM: Issues, Presentation and Management in Women and Around Pregnancy
Pallavi Latthe and Sveta Alladi
0.25 Hours
This session describes managing a pregnant woman with FGM, carrying out a reversal and how to document their assessment and treatment.
Balints Ideas
John Salinsky
0.50 Hours
This session introduces Michael Balint, outlines his principal ideas and describes his innovative use of the case discussion group to help doctors understand the doctor-patient relationship.