Body Water and Compartments
Mike Wilkinson
0.50 Hours
In this session you will gain an understanding of the fluid compartments and the factors involved in the distribution of fluid between them. This is a vital skill which will enable you to adequately assess and treat sick patients and help you to choose which fluid to give. It will also help to guide your prescription of fluid in....
Red Blood Cells: Haemoglobin and its Variants
Margaret Coakley and Andrew Goringe
This session covers the structure and function of the erythrocyte, focusing on the biochemistry and physiology of normal haemoglobin. It will also describe the pathophysiology of the haemoglobinopathies and thalassaemias.
Control of Systemic Blood Pressure
Kamen Valchanov
0.50 Hours
This session describes the determinants of systemic blood pressure, including physical, neurological, vasomotor and hormonal regulation, and the role of the kidney in blood pressure control.
Renal Morphology, Blood Supply and Glomerular Filtration
Clifford Dwenger
This session introduces you to the overall structure of the functional elements of the kidney and their blood supply, as well as providing an overview of glomerular filtration.
Clearance and Volume of Distribution
Sue Hill
0.50 Hours
This session will discuss clearance and volume of distribution and methods used to estimate and measure these kinetic parameters.
Pharmacokinetics Principles in Different Patient Groups
Murali Subbaramaiah
0.50 Hours
This session explains the variations in pharmacokinetics as observed in different anaesthetic patient populations.
Organ Trauma: Spinal Cord Injuries
Kevin Tsang
0.50 Hours
This session will provide an overview of the assessment and management of patients with spinal cord injury.
Organ Trauma: Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Ruichong Ma
0.50 Hours
This session provides an overview of the presentation and assessment of peripheral nerve injuries. There is a focus on the clinical anatomy and function of these commonly injured peripheral nerves.
Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Studies
Tom Sulkin
0.75 Hours
This session will describe the types of nuclear medicine investigations of the heart, how they are performed and when they are indicated. Normal appearances and common artefacts will be demonstrated.
Acute Aortic Syndromes
Carl Roobottom
0.50 Hours
This session will examine the aetiology of acute aortic syndromes, with aortic dissection, intramural haematoma (IMH) and penetrating ulcer.
Pulmonary Stenosis and Atresia with Intact Septum
Christine Reek
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the clinical presentation and imaging of pulmonary valve stenosis and pulmonary atresia with intact septum.
Diaphragm and Pulmonary Vessel Anatomy
Stephen Ellis
0.50 Hours
This session covers the anatomy of the diaphragms and the mechanics of diaphragmatic movement, and the pulmonary vasculature as it relates to the mediastinum and to the lobar anatomy of the lungs.
Pleural Masses
Srikrishna Harave, Penelope Gordon, Lynne Burgess
0.50 Hours
In this session you will learn about pleural masses and the varied radiological appearances seen in different modes of imaging.
Chest Trauma: Plain Film Signs, Key Signs and Pitfalls
Roderick Robertson, Saeed Mirsadraee
0.25 Hours
The chest x-ray (CXR) can influence both early and late decisions in the management of major trauma. It is necessary to understand the mechanics of trauma and the influence of this on CXR interpretation, with particular reference to further investigations.
Alveolar Proteinosis
Olu Adesanya, Jonathan Benham
0.25 Hours
This session explains the aetiology, epidemiology, clinical features and management of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) as well as chest radiograph (CXR) and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings.
Acute Adult G-I Bleeding: Imaging and Intervention
Simon McPherson
0.75 Hours
This session describes the common causes of acute gastro-intestinal (G-I) bleeding and the place of radiology in its investigation and management. The session will concentrate on angiography and its therapeutic role.
Oesophageal Leaks, Fistulae and Strictures
David Richardson
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the use of radiology in the investigation and treatment of oesophageal disease, including oesophageal stenting.
Atypical Diabetes Syndromes
Dhaara Iyer and Chizo Agwu
This session examines five specific paediatric diabetic syndromes, illustrated by a number of case studies.
Other Management Issues
Jan Idkowiak
0.50 Hours
This session outlines the management of diabetes during surgery, monitoring of glycaemic control, the role of multidisciplinary team and the role of a diabetic clinic.
Paediatric ECG and Arrhythmias
Ari Kannivelu
This session covers normal heart rhythm and then discusses the common arrhythmias and syncope.
Assessment of Child with Known Cardiac Problems
Anjum Gandhi
0.50 Hours
This session describes a comprehensive approach to the clinical assessment of an infant or child known to have a cardiac problem. It details what to include in a cardiac history and physical examination.
Choosing and Using a Method - After Pregnancy
Fiona Boyd
0.50 Hours
Case scenarios to discuss provision of a woman’s preferred contraceptive choice after childbirth and following abortion.
Assessment and Referral for Sterilisation
Sarah Cay
0.50 Hours
This session will explain the assessment and preparation of a person choosing sterilisation.
Common Pain Conditions in Older People
Julian Scott-Warren
0.50 Hours
This session describes some of the most common conditions that cause pain in older people, the management of these conditions and the general principles of pain management in this population.
Role of Ambulance Service at End of Life
Mike Brady
0.50 Hours
This session aims to give you a better understanding of the crucial role the ambulance service plays in delivering end of life and palliative care.