Abdominal CT: Attenuation
Abdominal CT: Measuring attenuation. We can use attenuation to interrogate the images for fluid, masses and fatty infiltration
Abdominal CT: Planes
Abdominal CT: Planes. How is CT different from X-ray? What are the Computed Tomography planes - axial, coronal, and sagittal
Abdominal CT: Common Terms
Abdominal CT: Common Terms used to describe pathology seen on CT images. Including thickened, fat stranding and fluid
Abdominal CT: Basics
Abdominal CT: Basics. How to speak like a radiologist. Here we review the basics of attenuation, enhancement and orientation
What is the role of Abdominal CT?
What is the role of Abdominal CT? When should you order and What are the alternate imaging options?
Penis captivus
What follows is the first report of penis captivus in the Philidelphia Medical News of December 13, 1884
Critical Care Reviews… Down Under!
Expressions of interest are open to attend the "Critical Care Reviews Down Under" meeting in Melbourne, December 10th & 11th 2024.
Using Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Field
Full interview with critical care clinician and AI enthusiast, Dr Sameer Shaikh, on the many ways to use AI to save time and increase efficiency in healthcare
Hypertonic Saline vs Mannitol
Hypertonic Saline vs Mannitol - The Answer? The perennial debate of which osmotic agent to use to reduce elevated ICP still rages on.
BHCG, Rhesus D and Progesterone
15% of the population are Rhesus negative; Rh D immunoglobulin is administered to non-sensitised Rh D negative women to prevent the development of Rh D antibodies and in so doing prevent Rh D induced haemolytic disease of the newborn.
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 357
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 357 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind, enter the medical trivia of FFFF.
Elmer McKesson
Elmer Isaac “Ira” McKessen (1881-1935) was an inventor, physician and engineer. McKesson Intermittent ventilator, metabolor, and the nargraf