Exam Tips
Mastering Poison Management: Exam Tips on Activated Charcoal Use
Poisoning emergencies present unique challenges in medical practice, requiring swift and accurate intervention to mitigate harm. Among the arsenal of treatments available, activated charcoal is a potent tool for managing certain types of poisonings. Activated...
Paediatric Intravenous Fluid Prescribing – Dehydration and Shock
In our last exam tips post, we looked at the use of routine intravenous (IV) maintenance fluids in children. In this article, we will move on to look at the management of dehydration and shock in children. Dehydration and shock are critical medical conditions that can...
Paediatric Intravenous Fluid Prescribing – Routine Maintenance Fluids
In our last exam tips post, we looked at the physiology of fluid and electrolyte balance in children. In this article, we will move on to look at the administration of routine maintenance fluids in children. Indications for routine maintenance fluids in children...
Paediatric Intravenous Fluid Prescribing – Physiology of Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance is crucial for the well-being of children, and subtle imbalances can have significant consequences. Children are susceptible to dehydration and volume depletion and have different fluid requirements from adults. The improper...
Testicular Torsion: A Comprehensive Guide
Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that requires prompt recognition and intervention. This condition occurs when the spermatic cord, which provides blood supply to the testicle, becomes twisted, leading to compromised blood flow and potentially irreversible...
Diuretics
Diuretics are a group of drugs that act on the kidney to increase the excretion of sodium chloride and water. They are most commonly used to reduce oedema in congestive cardiac failure, some renal diseases and hepatic cirrhosis. Some diuretics, most notably the...
Croup – A Guide for Medical Students and Doctors
Croup, also known as laryngo-tracheo-bronchitis, is a common respiratory condition predominantly affecting young children between 6 months and three years old. It affects approximately 3% of children annually and is most commonly seen between September and December....
Types of Miscarriage
Miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks of gestation. It is a common event, affecting up to 20% of all pregnancies. In the majority of cases, no cause for the miscarriage is discovered; it is believed, however, that most first-trimester...
The Scalp
The scalp is the area of the head that is bordered by the face at the front and the neck at the sides and back.The layers of the scalp It is classically described as having five layers with the helpful mnemonic ‘SCALP’: Skin Connective tissue Aponeurosis Loose...
Practice Questions for the MRCEM Intermediate SBA Exam
The MRCEM Intermediate SBA examination is the second part of the MRCEM examination and is sat twice yearly. The MRCEM exam has recently been restructured. Previously, the FRCEM Intermediate exam followed a short answer question (SAQ) format. Following the name change...