Exam Tips
Stay Engaged, Retain More: Transform Your Study Routine with Interleaving
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut when studying? Repeatedly reviewing the same topic until you are so bored you start to zone out? Alternatively, you may have noticed that no matter how much you focus on one subject at a time, it still feels like the...
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...
Understanding the Canadian C-Spine Rule
The Canadian C-Spine Rule (CCR) is a clinical decision-making tool that guides clinicians in determining the need for cervical spine imaging in trauma patients. It is designed to identify patients who require imaging based on specific criteria, helping to avoid...
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 – 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...
