Wide Cranial Sutures and Wormian Bones
Stephen Chapman
0.5 Hours
This session focuses on recognition of normal sutural width in childhood, the causes of sutural widening and normal and abnormal wormian bones.
The Investigation of Hepatobiliary Disease: Part 3
Philip Robinson MB ChB (Hons), MRCP, FRCR
0.5 Hours
This session looks at the indications, interpretation and the limitations of scintigraphy in a range of biliary pathologies: gall bladder dyskinesia, post-cholecystectomy pain and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, acute cholecystitis, duodenogastric reflux and afferent loop obstruction.
Ultrasound: Reflection, Scatter and Absorption
Tony Evans
0.5 Hours
The main mechanisms by which ultrasound interacts with biological materials are identified and discussed in this session. In the case of reflection and scatter, they represent the essential processes by which an image is formed. Absorption, on the other hand, imposes a fundamental limit to the quality of the image and has import....
The X-ray Tube
Robert Loader
0.5 Hours
This session describes the factors affecting the radiation spectrum emitted by an x-ray tube.
Simple CT and MRI Scans 1 - Anesthesiology
Arvind Pallan
0.5 Hours
This session gives a basic introduction to cross-sectional imaging, an overview of the technology involved in generating computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies.
Sound Waves
John E FitzGerald
0.5 Hours
This session introduces the concept of what sound is, how it can be produced, how it travels through a medium and how it can be reflected or absorbed.
The Locked Knee - Radiology
Emma Hughes, Adam Mitchell
0.75 Hours
The purpose of this session is to enable you to appreciate the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating the causes of locked knee and to interpret the imaging findings of the various causes. For suspected internal derangement of the knee, MRI is the optimum imaging modality and routine plain films are rarely indic....
Self-evaluation: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Anatomy (Adult) - Radiology
Dorothy Keane
0.50 Hours
A self-evaluation session designed to support you in assessing your knowledge of appendicular and axial skeleton anatomy.
Sexual Behaviour and Infection Risk
Fiona Burns, Cath Mercer and Soazig Clifton
0.5 Hours
This session will examine sexual practices and highlight the relative risks of sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition and unplanned pregnancy associated with sexual behaviours at a population level.
The Patient as Partner in Evidence-based Practice
Kevork Hopayian
0.5 Hours
In this session, you will learn how to translate evidence from research to clinical practice, assessing the relevance of general findings to an individual, and communicating effectively to arrive at shared decisions.
When the Dying Process is Protracted Or Unexpectedly Fast
Amelia Sayce
0.5 Hours
This session looks at the key issues facing two scenarios: where the dying process is protracted and where it is unexpectedly fast. It discusses how to support those around the patient in these situations. This session was reviewed by Andrew Khodabukus and Christina Faull and last updated in December 2015.
Ultrasound (US) Imaging Physics and Principles
Hatem Riad Atta FRCSEd, FRCOphth, DO
0.5 Hours
This session outlines the principles of ultrasound. It covers the most common methods used including A-scan, B-scan and ultrasound biomicroscopy. It also describes the basic components of diagnostic ultrasound instruments.
Using Record Keeping to Promote Multi-agency Working
Rita Newland
0.5 Hours
This session will help you to identify the ways in which effective communication through record keeping will positively influence the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
Strong Ion Theory
Daniel Beckett
0.25 Hours
A brief overview of strong ion theory, particularly relating to metabolic acidosis.
How to care for a patient after death in hospital
Kathleen Greenway and Paula Johnson
This article provides nurses with information about how to care for a patient after death and support their family in the hospital setting. Care after death involves supporting the family and significant others, and providing personal care to the patient. Staff undertaking care after death should be offered appropriate suppo....
The Journey Begins - Podcast
Kim Hughes
The journey of CKD for patients transitioning through different locations
Health Promotion In Young People
Russell Viner
This session introduces the main issues linked to health promotion in young people. You will learn about the importance of educating young people and you will be presented with the most common approaches used to deliver these interventions.
What is Vasovagal Syncope?
Sunil Kumar
0.25 Hours
This session will help you understand about syncope and the various different types. It will discuss the mechanism of vasovagal syncope to some extent.
Non-drug Management of Breathlessness in Palliative Care
Tim Peel
This session reviews non-drug interventions within an integrated approach to the management of breathlessness. This session was reviewed by Tim Peel and Christina Faull and last updated in February 2017.
Severity Assessment of Pneumonia Using the CURB-65 Criteria
Sudipto Ghosh
0.25 Hours
This session covers the severity assessment of patients with community-acquired pneumonia, including the CURB-65 score and its use in formulating an initial management plan.
The ECG in Acute Pericarditis
Sarbjit Clare
0.5 Hours
This session covers the ECG in acute pericarditis and highlights how it differs from acute myocardial infarction. It also covers the complications of acute pericarditis - pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade – and examines the associated ECG changes.
Variability of Lung Cancer Presentations
Santino Capocci
0.25 Hours
This session examines the variability of presentations of lung cancer with reference to the NICE Referral guidelines for suspected cancer ('Two-Weeks Guidelines') and provides an understanding of the work-up involved when diagnosing and treating patients with lung cancer.
The Assessment and Management of Self-Harm
Chris Mason Project Lead (RCPCH) and Dickon Bevington
This session provides an overview of the assessment and management of self-harm in respect of young people who present to the service. It provides guidance on the role of primary care, emergency departments and hospital services. It is based on current guidelines and best practices and informed by a number of key publications by....
The Electrocardiogram Part 2
James Brown and Stephen Boumphrey
0.5 Hours
This session contains a short revision tutorial using Multiple Choice Questions to assist candidates preparing for the Primary FRCA Examination.
Ventilation/Perfusion Abnormalities
Alison J Pittard
This session describes how and why ventilation and perfusion vary in the healthy lung. Causes of hypoxia, such as hypoventilation, increased dead space and shunt, are discussed to help the trainee explain and manage hypoxia clinically.