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Andrological emergencies are often a poorly taught aspect of urology. This article outlines the key emergencies and provides a simple approach to their immediate management.
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Hand washing is a fundamental and frequent procedure that is practiced in healthcare. Correct technique reduces the transmission of infectious diseases thereby protecting patients,...
As a foundation doctor, you’ll frequently be asked to review patients with urinary retention. This article offers a simple and structured approach to assessment and management of urinary...
Haematuria is a common urological presentation with many possible causes. This article provides a systematic approach to managing visible haematuria in urology.
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Here we assume you know the basics, and instead we focus on the common pitfalls with tips on how to be safe & well reasoned. Not all FY1s have the opportunity to clerk patients...
The FRCOphth Part 1 is the first written examination set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. It is required for progression to ST3 ophthalmology training. However, many doctors...
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Hand washing is a fundamental and frequent procedure that is practiced in healthcare. Correct technique reduces the transmission of infectious diseases thereby protecting patients,...
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...
The FRCOphth Part 1 is the first written examination set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. It is required for progression to ST3 ophthalmology training. However, many doctors...
Urinalysis is the physical and chemical examination of a urine sample. It is a common procedure that can be done quickly and yields important clinical information. This article will...
Urinary incontinence is described as the involuntary leakage of urine. It can be dived into several main types depending on the cause. It is vital, to understand the normal control...
Bladder cancer is a common urological malignancy and a common cause of visible haemturia. This article outlines the basics required for a foundation doctor on urology placement
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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:
Which scan to use.
What...
As a foundation doctor, you’ll frequently be asked to review patients with urinary retention. This article offers a simple and structured approach to assessment and management of urinary...
Andrological emergencies are often a poorly taught aspect of urology. This article outlines the key emergencies and provides a simple approach to their immediate management.
Anatomy...
Haematuria is a common urological presentation with many possible causes. This article provides a systematic approach to managing visible haematuria in urology.
You’re bleeped:...
A lumbar puncture involves the insertion of a needle between the lumbar vertebrae, at a level below the termination of the spinal cord, allowing for CSF collection from the...
Here we assume you know the basics, and instead we focus on the common pitfalls with tips on how to be safe & well reasoned. Not all FY1s have the opportunity to clerk patients...
