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Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Part 2 – Interpreting the Results
In Part 1 of ‘Arterial Blood Gas Analysis' we learnt about the components of the arterial blood gas, and the principles underlying compensation and respiratory failure. If you have not already read this article, it is important that you go back and do so before...
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Part 1 – The Basics
Arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation helps us with the assessment of a patient’s respiratory gas exchange and acid-base balance. It forms a key part of the management of sick patients and provides invaluable information, particularly when combined with a thorough...
Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The Upper Limb
Test your knowledge of upper limb anatomy with these questions. 1. Which of the following muscles is LEAST likely to be affected in the presence of an ulnar nerve lesion? A. Palmar interossei B. Lateral two lumbricals C. Dorsal interossei D. Medial two lumbricals E....
Dealing With Stress and Anxiety
“Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.” Hans Selye Mental battles Famed Endocrinologist Hans Selye, who conducted much work on stress and the human response to it, defined stress as “any event which may make demands upon...
Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – Head & Neck
Test your knowledge of head and neck anatomy with these questions. 1. The sternocleidomastoid muscle inserts into which of the following anatomical points? A. Medial third of the clavicle B. Lateral third of the clavicle C. Body of the sternum D. Xiphoid process E....
Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The CNS
Test your knowledge of central nervous system anatomy with these questions. 1. Which of the following cranial nerves originates in the midbrain? A. Trochlear nerve B. Trigeminal nerve C. Vestibulocochlear nerve D. Abducens nerve E. Accessory nerve Answer: A....
Practice Questions for the MRCGP AKT
Practice Questions for the MRCGP AKT. Sitting practice questions is a great way to prepare for the MRCGP AKT. Here are a few to get you started.
The PLAB Test – What to Expect?
The PLAB Test will form an integral part of the GMC registration process for most doctors who qualified and reside outside of the EU and don't already hold a recognised postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MRCPCH, MRCEM etc). There are a whole host of revision materials...
Langer’s Lines and Surgical Incisions
Langer’s lines, which are sometimes referred to as the skin cleavage lines, are a series of lines drawn topographically across the human body. They correspond to the natural orientation of collagen fibres in the dermis and usually lie parallel to underlying muscle...
Bundle Branch Blocks (Part 2 – Fascicular Blocks)
In Part 1 of our ‘Bundle Branch Blocks’ series we learnt about left and right bundle branch blocks. Left bundle branch blocks can be further subclassified into left anterior fascicular blocks and left posterior fascicular blocks if the obstruction is limited to one...
