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Learn how to recognise pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax on chest X-ray, assess acute patients, and manage according to BTS 2023 guidelines
Eye pain is a common presentation with a broad differential. A structured history is essential to identify sight-threatening and systemic causes. It is important to ask about eye pain...
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Restorative yoga is a type of yoga that emphasises deep relaxation techniques and the importance of the balance between the mind and body. It encompasses yoga poses that...
There are certain situations where you need to prescribe IV fluids which vary from fluid resuscitation to maintenance fluids if a patient is nil-by-mouth (NBM) (e.g. pre-operatively,...
Finger amputation refers to the loss of part or all of a finger, most often this is secondary to trauma. This is a surgical emergency that can lead to significant functional impairment...
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This is a UKMLA-centred article about explaining cervical smear results.
Introduction
The cervical smear test, also known as a Pap smear or Pap test, is a screening test used...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about the management of hypertension in pregnancy.
Introduction
Managing hypertension in pregnancy is vital to ensure the health and safety of...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about explaining gestational diabetes.
Introduction
Gestational diabetes is a common condition that affects nearly 1 in 20 pregnancies in the...
This is a UIKMLA-centred article about explaining HRT.
Introduction
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) forms an important part of managing perimenopause and menopause. Explaining...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about intravenous cannulation.
Introduction
Intravenous cannulation is a common medical procedure that involves inserting a flexible catheter...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about nasogastric tube insertion.
Introduction
A nasogastric tube, also known as a NG tube is a common medical procedure employed in various healthcare...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about prescribing and administering oxygen.
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Oxygen therapy plays a crucial role in the management of various medical conditions....
This is a UKMLA-centred article about venupuncture.
Introduction
Venepuncture is the process of taking a sample of blood from a vein. This is done using a needle and barrel,...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about surgical scrubbing.
Introduction
Surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving are crucial steps in maintaining sterile conditions during surgical...
This is an article about how to assess inhaler technique.
Introduction
Explaining inhaler technique effectively is a frequent scenario encountered both in clinical practice and...
