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It is unusual that you would need to do more than examine cranial nerves in a child in day to day practice, but this is for the purpose of clinical exams. It is a step by step guide...
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...
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...
Learn how to recognise pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax on chest X-ray, assess acute patients, and manage according to BTS 2023 guidelines
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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...
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Suddenly stopping alcohol intake in patients who have been drinking heavily for prolonged periods is dangerous and can lead to severe withdrawal. Typically this occurs 6-8 hours after...
As an FY1, you will be called to review patients who are hypoxic. Here we will discuss common causes of generalised hypoxia rather than focal hypoxia/ischaemia, such as in strokes or...
Everyone will receive a complaint – this is inevitable. Usually, these are informal, “I’m unhappy with the care delivered” from a relative or the patient. In this article, I’ll...
Finally earning a wage for all your hard work is great and locum work can be a great way to boost your earnings, whilst gaining more clinical exposure and experience. You will soon...
Please read an overview of the management of sepsis before reading this article.
Neutropenic sepsis is defined as a temperature of greater than 38°C or any symptoms and/or signs of...
Frequently patients wish to self-discharge from hospitals. This article pertains to adult patients only (18y+) and these patients can be broadly split into three groups:
Those that...
FY1s are usually most apprehensive about being on call, but it is also the shift you will usually learn the most. Predominantly as an FY1 you will be doing ward cover shifts and so...
You will frequently get calls regarding nausea & vomiting: many patients present with it or develop it because of their diagnosis or treatment. You must consider anything concerning...
Hyponatraemia (serum Sodium <135 mmol/L) is one of the most common electrolyte abnormalities you will see and so a systematic approach to identifying the underlying cause and management...
Paracetamol overdose is a common presentation in A&E and so you may often find yourself looking after them. The information below is to help give you an overview. This article (like...
