FFS: Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion is fluid accumulation in the pleural space, classified as transudate or exudate. Diagnosis is clinical and radiological; aspiration guides cause and therapy.
Michael Leventhal
Michael Leo Leventhal (1901-1971) was an American gyecologist. Leventhal is remembered for his contribution to the field of infertility and eponymously for the Stein–Leventhal Syndrome (1934)
FFS: Nasal High Flow Oxygen (NHF)
Nasal High Flow oxygen delivers humidified, warmed high-flow oxygen via nasal cannula, providing a well-tolerated alternative to NIV in mild to moderate respiratory distress.
ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS is acute non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema with severe hypoxaemia, often due to systemic or direct lung injury, requiring ventilatory support.
CT Case 099
A 20-year-old male presents with a tender midline neck mass which has developed over the preceding few days. He is systemically well.
Lewis lead
The Lewis lead configuration can help to detect atrial activity and its relationship to ventricular activity. Named after Welsh cardiologist Sir Thomas Lewis (1881-1945) who first described in 1913.
Neuroimaging Cases 007
Nail gun injury. First in our Neuroimaging case study series with Teresa Crow , Troy Carnwath, Scott DiMeo, L. Erin Miller and Natalie Rall
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 362
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 362 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind, enter the medical trivia of FFFF.
CT Case 098
A 60-year-old female with past history of lung cancer, treated with radiotherapy one year prior, has a routine surveillance CT as an outpatient.
Procedure: Lumbar Puncture
Emergency Procedure: Lumbar Puncture. This core skill is worth knowing inside out. You need the confidence to put the patient at ease and perform it well.
Procedure: Lumbar Puncture
Emergency Procedure: Lumbar Puncture. This core skill is worth knowing inside out. You need the confidence to put the patient at ease and perform it well.
Procedure: Thoracotomy
Emergency procedure, instructions and discussion: Thoracotomy. Possibly the most terrifying emergency procedure, but also one which carries a high chance of saving a life.