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Important things to rememberYou will get sick. That is life. You’re surrounded by germ-exuding things (otherwise known as your patients and colleagues), and may well be in a new...
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...
Nephrotic syndrome is rare but is often misdiagnosed resulting in delayed diagnosis and increased morbidity. This article will help you to accurately diagnose and manage nephrotic syndrome...
IntroductionWith an increase in the ageing population globally, we will be seeing more diseases that typically affect elderly patients. One such condition is age-related macular...
IntroductionClinical DefinitionAn open fracture is when the broken bone breaks through the skin or any other body cavity that is open to the outside, including those through...
This article gives a run down of how to perform a thorough paediatric respiratory examination and what signs and symptoms to look for. It will be helpful for anyone on a paeds placement...
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PEG tubes are used as long term feeding options (and medication administration) for those in whom NG tubes are unsuitable or too short term. Indications might include head & neck...
NG tubes are passed from the nose to the stomach. Depending on the material, they can stay between 2 to 6 weeks. However, they quite easily can fall out either being accidentally tugged...
Hypothermia, whilst an infrequently encountered issue during foundation, is a high-risk condition with a need for investigation and often rapid intervention.
It is defined as a core...
Red eye is one of the most common eye presentations you will encounter. Whilst many will likely be referred to an opthalmologist or senior clinician, it’s important to know what...
In this article, we cover the main ENT situations you are likely to encounter either in A&E, during an ENT on call job or occasionally as a ward emergency. ENT cases can be exciting...
Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcerations are a significant complication of diabetes and often precede minor (below the ankle) or major (above or below the knee) amputation. At least...
The word stoma comes from Greek to mean “an opening”. There are many types which are formed for a variety of reasons, but here we will focus on diversions of the urinary...
The advantages of AXRs are far less radiation to patients & that they’re logistically easy to organise out of hours. Unlike CTs they do not need to be discussed with the on-call...
This is intended for resident doctors on the ward or in ED, covering how to approach the eye history & exam as it is often poorly taught at medical school or in an OSCE.HistoryA...
In this article, we will focus on more practical concerns when managing a patient with pneumonia for resident doctors. Covid-19 is not discussed here. HistoryBasics: fever,...
