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Kerley lines

Peter James Kerley first described horizontal lines that he postulated to be peri-vascular lymphatics in patients with mitral stenosis and left ventricular failure

Conferences

The Procedures Course

The Procedures Course is a 'hands on' cadaver based course designed to help you achieve mastery at life-limb-and-sight saving procedures.

ECG Library LITFL

ECG Academy Library

The ECG Academy is run by electrophysiologist Dr Nick Tullo and is designed to teach readers how to expertly interpret (ECG / EKG) at your own pace. The videos are hosted at ECGAcademy.com and include easy to understand video lessons

ECG Academy

Dr Nicholas Tullo's impressive ECG Academy. This subscription-based educational resource is packed with video tutorials created by a master educator.

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Fritz Valdemar Rasmussen

Fritz Valdemar Rasmussen (1837-1877) was a Danish physician. Co-editor of the Hospitals-Tidende Journal, Rasmussen recorded cases of massive haemoptysis secondary to pulmonary artery aneurysm in association with tuberculosis - eponymously termed the Rasmussen aneurysm

CICM Exam Library 340

CICM SAQ 2015.2 Q16

You have been asked to assess a previously healthy 32-year-male who has presented following a high- speed motorbike accident. He has a Glasgow Coma Score of 15, a distended abdomen and a bleeding left leg wound.

CICM Exam Library 340

CICM SAQ 2015.2 Q15

Describe the ultrasound features that help differentiate the internal jugular vein and the carotid artery? List the complications of central line insertion.

CICM Exam Library 340

CICM SAQ 2015.2 Q13

Outline the key issues in the post-operative management of a super-obese (BMI 59) patient with type 2 diabetes following sleeve gastrectomy.

CICM Exam Library 340

CICM SAQ 2015.2 Q12

Outline the strengths and limitations of the current Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines, using examples to illustrate your points.

CICM Exam Library 340

CICM SAQ 2015.2 Q10

Outline how the pathophysiological changes in septic shock affect the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly used antimicrobials.