Radiation Exposure and Safety
Radiation exposure is an important topic in medicine, especially for those working in environments where diagnostic imaging is frequently used. While it is important to understand the principles of managing radiation exposure accidents, they are thankfully extremely...
Prolongation of the QT Interval
Prolongation of the QT interval can lead to a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia known as torsades de pointes, which can result in sudden cardiac death. There are a number of widely used drugs that are known to cause QT prolongation. The QT interval The QT...
How to Approach Your Exam Day: A Guide for Medical Students and Doctors
Medical exams can be a stressful experience, but with the right approach, you can maximise your performance and demonstrate your knowledge effectively. Here are our top tips on how to best approach the day of your big exam. These tips will help you confidently tackle...
Intravenous Anaesthetic Agents for the MRCEM Exam
Intravenous anaesthetic agents can be used either to induce anaesthesia or for the maintenance of anaesthesia throughout surgery. Intravenous anaesthetics nearly all produce their effect in one arm-brain circulation time. Extreme care is required in surgery of the...
