Although as an FY1/2 you wouldn’t be expected to insert a chest drain yourself but you will often be called out of hours to review a drain for a variety of reasons: Not swinging/bubbling Not draining Painful “It needs flushed and I don’t do that” Indications for a chest drain: (BTS guidelines) Tension pneumothorax or
Choosing a career in Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) offers doctors a unique opportunity to blend a passion for health with a love for sport and physical activity. Whether you’re drawn to working with elite athletes or want to promote exercise as a form of medicine in the general population, SEM provides a diverse and
What is a Letter to the Editor? A letter to the editor in a medical journal serves as a concise written communication where readers, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and scholars, can express their thoughts, opinions, and concerns regarding a specific article or topic published in the journal. It provides a platform for open dialogue and
In the intensive care unit, junior medical staff conduct and present daily reviews of their patients to seniors to guide the planning of care on the ward round.This may well seem daunting given how unwell and complex the patients might be but a thorough, well-structured A-E will give you most of the information you need
Skin cancer is usually categorised as melanoma or nonmelanoma skin cancer, the latter including squamous cell (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Risk factors Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Ultraviolet radiation exposure Ultraviolet radiation exposure Ultraviolet radiation exposure Increasing age Increasing age Increasing age Previous BCC Previous SCC Previous melanoma (8-10 fold
As a foundation doctor, caring for patients who deteriorate rapidly and/or are critically unwell can be daunting.Intensive care units provide the highest-level care for patients within the hospital. Knowing which patients are appropriate to refer is important for all foundation doctors to understand. Critical care outreach teams (CCOT) provide a link between the wards and
So you’ve finally got your rota for your hotly anticipated renal rotation… and your first shift is out of hours. But worry not, for this guide will help you to prepare for that dreaded on-call.
Overview Malaria is a tropical protozoal infection caused by the Plasmodium parasite, and is transmitted via the female Anopheles mosquito in endemic areas. It is the most commonly imported tropical disease in the UK, and is a medical emergency. Epidemiology · Approximately 250 million cases per year and 600,000 deaths per year globally· 1000 –
The word cardiomyopathy is used as a general term referring to the abnormal structure or function of the heart. Strictly speaking, the definition of cardiomyopathy excludes myocardial dysfunction due to coronary artery disease, systemic hypertension and valvular or congenital heart disease. However, you will still hear terms such as ‘ischaemic cardiomyopathy’ commonly used in clinical
IMT is an exciting and challenging training programme which will certainly make you a better clinician but you will need perseverance, dedication and resilience to complete it. In this article, we discuss IMT and hope it will help you decide whether it is the correct programme for you. Overview of IMT IMT is a programme
