Otto Becker
Otto Heinrich Enoch Becker (1828-1890) was a German ophthalmologist, eponymous with Becker sign, and Becker test for astigmatism.
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Pneumonia Case 001
This patient presented with right upper quadrant pain and a fever. The clinical suspicion was cholecystitis. What does the ultrasound show?
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Night Shift can be hazardous to your health. Here are ten tips from night shift guru. What are your best tips?
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 280
Michelle Johnston tosses away the papyrus and pulls out the parchment in this week's Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five on the subject of Shakespeare and Medicine.
Changes in systolic and diastolic pressure
Physiology Philes: Draw a diagram of the changes in systolic and diastolic pressure as blood flows through the systemic circulation BSCC Examination question
Henry Earle
Henry Earle (1789 - 1838) was an English surgeon. Earle-Volkmann triangle (1829); Fracture bed for management of NOF fractures
Ultrasound Case 092
A 38 year old patient with diabetes and end-stage renal failure presents with arm pain and sepsis. You are asked whether there is a drainable collection.
ECG waves and hyperkalaemia
Physiology Philes: Draw a normal ECG tracing showing the durations of the major intervals and the effects of hyperkalemia. BSCC Examination question
Oxygen Concentration Curves
Physiology Philes: Please draw the curve demonstrating the relationship between oxygen concentration and the partial pressure of Oxygen. BSCC Examination question
RRSIDEAD • Disposition
D is for Disposition. Systematic approach to managing toxicological emergency presentations. RRSIDEAD is a useful mnemonic
RRSIDEAD • Antidotes
A is for Antidote. Systematic approach to managing toxicological emergency presentations. RRSIDEAD is a useful mnemonic
RRSIDEAD • Enhanced Elimination
E is for Enhanced Elimination. Systematic approach to managing toxicological emergency presentations. RRSIDEAD is a useful mnemonic