Ultrasound scan (USS) guided cannulation is a technique to obtain peripheral vascular access under ultrasound visual guidance. It is particularly useful when peripheral venous access is difficult. It is essential you are confident with cannulation before attempting USS guided cannulation. This article describes the equipment required and method for performing USS guided cannulation. Indications Venous
Learn how to recognise pleural effusions on chest X-ray with this practical case-based guide for medical students and junior doctors.
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Whether or not you’ve noticed it yet, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to appear in medical imaging processes in trusts around the UK. Depending on where you work, you may already have access to such systems, such as AI-interpretation directly integrated into PACS (Akbar, 2025; Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, 2025; Naz, 2024). For
Learn how to recognise pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax on chest X-ray, assess acute patients, and manage according to BTS 2023 guidelines
Contrast agents are an essential part of modern medical imaging. This guide highlights essential principles any doctor should know about contrast – how it works, when to use it, and how to manage risks – so you can make safe clinical decisions and answer patients’ questions with confidence. What is contrast? Contrast refers to a
Not sure which scan to request? Download our Radiology Referral Guide Below: An easy-to-use PDF for resident doctors on imaging choices and how to write better scan requests! The guide is divided into two sections – by imaging modality and by presentation (a practical on-call reference). To keep things manageable, some specialised scans are outside
As a foundation doctor, you’ll often be asked to ‘chase‘ a radiology report. You are not expected to write radiology reports, but you do need to know: Common Presentations Common Types of Scans Bladder scan (bedside) Used for assessing bladder volumes, post void residuals, acute urinary retention. [1] Bladder scanner. Image from https://www.medikal.net/lb/urology-Produiten/urologesch-Apparater/Blase-Scanner/ US KUB
A central line is a catheter placed into a major central vein, typically the internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein, with the tip positioned in the superior or inferior vena cava. Types include central venous catheters, dialysis catheters, tunnelled lines (e.g., Hickman), and ports. Indications Contraindications Absolute contraindications include: Relative contraindications include: Complications Early complications:
