Reading to learn
Reading to learn: Techniques for reading more effectively, in order to develop understanding and improve retention of information
Learning from Failure
Failure is an outcome that deviates from that which was expected or desired. We can all learn from failure
Trainees with Difficulties
Trainees with Difficulties. Difficulties during training are common. Most situations can be overcome such that the trainee can continue with their career
In Situ Simulation
In situ simulation is simulation that takes place in the actual working environment and involving those who work there
Lung Ultrasound Technique – Overview
Much of lung ultrasound is based on the interpretation of artefacts produced at the pleural surface. Most of these relate to the way ultrasound and air interact. Ultrasound can only be used to interpret the characteristics of the surface of…
Johann Friedrich Meckel The Younger
Johann Friedrich Meckel (the younger) (1781 – 1833) was a German anatomist. He described the Meckel diverticulum he found during a postmortem examination
Lung ultrasound: Empyema
Empyema is a purulent pleural effusion. Seeding of the pleural space by bacteria or rarely fungi is usually from extension from adjacent pulmonary infection.
Lung ultrasound: Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary oedema is a common cause of acute respiratory distress in critical care environments. Here we explore the common ultrasound findings.
Lung ultrasound: Lung Point
In the presence of a pneumothorax the visceral and parietal pleural surfaces are separated. The point at which these two surfaces meet is known as the lung point
Lung ultrasound cases
Worked examples of clinical cases for specific pathological conditions and signs from the Ultrasound Lung Modules
Lung ultrasound: Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax, an abnormal collection of gas in the pleural space, separating the parietal pleura of the chest wall from the visceral pleura of the lung.
More dangers of centipedes?
Sometimes, when you’re in Rome, you shouldn’t act like Romans. This case report comes from Taiwan, where the authors got to take care of this intriguing case. A 49 year old male patient presented to the hospital with bullous lesions…