Materno-fetal Circulation Changes At Birth
Mary Mushambi
0.5 Hours
This session will explain fetal circulation and the changes which occur at birth.
Co2 Carriage in Blood and Acid-Base Equilibrium
Andy Lumb
0.5 Hours
This session covers the physiology of how carbon dioxide is carried by blood, including its conversion into bicarbonate ions and the role of the red blood cell and haemoglobin in this process. The session also describes how buffers work, and the fundamentals of acid-base balance under both physiological and pathological circumst....
Drugs and the Parasympathetic Nervous System
Natasha Joshi and Jeffrey Handel
0.5 Hours
This session examines the basic anatomy of the parasympathetic nervous system, as well as the synthesis, release and metabolism of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine in this system and the drugs that act upon these processes.
Non-Depolarizing Muscle Relaxants: General Properties
Elizabeth Flockton and Christopher J Parker
0.5 Hours
This session reviews the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction and introduces the action of the non-depolarizing muscle relaxants.
Heat and Temperature
Ben Messer and Kaye Cantlay
0.5 Hours
This session examines heat, temperature and the transfer of heat, as well as the importance of these concepts to the anaesthetist.
Infusion Devices
Ali Diba
0.5 Hours
This session describes a range of syringes and infusion pumps, their application in modern anaesthetic practice and the hazards associated with their use.
Basic Calculus - Integration
Steven Cruickshank and Patrick Magee
0.5 Hours
This session introduces the concept of integration as the reverse of differentiation. It shows the connection between integration and the evaluation of areas under lines and curves.
Meta-Analysis and Evidence-Based Medicine
Jason Walker
0.5 Hours
This session covers how medical evidence is evaluated, and how it can be used in a clinical setting. It also discusses how meta-analysis is performed.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Philip Michael Barrow
0.5 Hours
This session examines the nature of electromagnetic radiation. It discusses the properties of electromagnetic waves and illustrates the types of radiation that make up the electromagnetic spectrum, with reference to quanta and different properties across the spectrum.
Management Of Term Newborn Babies With Hypoglycaemia
Deborah Sharp MSC, PGCHE, RM, FHEA and Jane Hawdon
0.75 Hours
This session looks at the prevention, identification and management of term babies with hypoglycaemia.
Gonorrhoea: Natural History and Management
Jonathan Ross
0.5 Hours
This session introduces the key aspects of gonorrhoea, its presentation and management.
Emergency Contraception
Anne Webb
0.5 Hours
This session explores the different methods of emergency contraception, including their indications and use.
Metacognition
Graham Turner
0.5 Hours
This session aims to raise awareness of how we think and how this in turn can impact upon the service user and others.
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Injuries and Assessment
Joe Francis
0.5 Hours
This session aims to outline the fundamental elements of history taking and systematic physical assessment in the context of musculoskeletal (MSK) presentations in the out-of-hospital environment.
Minor Head Injury
College of Paramedics
0.5 Hours
This session aims to develop a foundational underpinning knowledge surrounding history taking, physical assessment and management of patients presenting with minor head injuries in the out-of-hospital environment. Anatomy and physiology, history taking and physical assessment will be discussed, alongside case studies to contextu....
Elbow Injuries
Sean Mower
0.5 Hours
An effective advanced assessment of an elbow injury will allow a paramedic to determine a management plan that leads to the most appropriate and suitable management. This session aims to provide the underlying theory and techniques to carry out these assessments effectively.
Embryology and Development of the Male Genitalia
Michelle Collins and John Palmer
0.5 Hours
This session describes the embryonic origins of the male genitalia, highlighting the embryological development of the key structures and explaining the changes which take place to the male genitalia at puberty.
Management of Oronasal Fistula Following Cleft Palate Repair
Haitham Khashaba and Nigel Mercer
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the indications for the repair of oronasal fistulae and explore the surgical and non-surgical management techniques that are currently available.
Mechanism of General Anaesthetic Action
Shelley Barnes, Jeff Handel, Madeleine Storey
0.5 Hours
This session describes the ways in which general anaesthetic agents are hypothesized to exert their effects at the cellular and molecular level.
Basic Respiratory Investigations and Lung Function Tests
Steve Graham
0.5 Hours
This session will describe some of the basic respiratory investigations, and explain the relevance of the results obtained.
Evaluation and Advice on Good Inhaler Technique
Swapna Mandal
0.5 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.
Investigation and Management of Sarcoidosis
Kirsten Archer
0.5 Hours
This session provides an overview of how to investigate a patient with suspected sarcoidosis. It looks at how to follow up those diagnosed with the condition and it includes some information on appropriate treatment.
Investigation and Management of Paracetamol Overdose
Louise Ma
0.5 Hours
This session considers the basic pathophysiology underlying paracetamol overdoses. It then discusses appropriate investigation and management of the clinical problem.