Monday, 26 October 2009
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Friday, 23 October 2009
Abdominal Examination- Ryder pg 22-25, pg 106-135
Spider Naevi
Toxic drugs for liver MICAPS (Methorexate, Methyldopa, Isoniazid, Carbon Tetrachloride, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Phenytoin, Sulfonamides)
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Palpitations
Recall cardiac electrophysiology relevant to ECG interpretation
Recall common causes of palpitations
Recall the categories of arrhythmia
Recall common arrhythmogenic factors including drugs
Recall the indications, contraindications and side effects of the
commonly used anti-arrhythmic medications
Demonstrate knowledge of the management of Atrial Fibrillation
Elucidate nature of patient’s complaint
Order, interpret and act on initial investigations appropriately: ECG,
blood tests
Recognise and commence initial treatment of arrhythmias being
poorly tolerated by patient (peri-arrest arrhythmias)
Ensure appropriate monitoring of patient on ward
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
CMT- Chest pain
Identify the indications and limitations of cardiac biomarkers and
Outline the indications for further investigation in chest pain
syndromes: CT angiography and tread mill
Breathlessness- Core medical training
Breathlessness Core Medical Training
© Copyright of Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians UK Page 49 of 191
Outline indications for CT chest (page 10), CT pulmonary angiography (pg 475),
Skills
Interpret history and clinical signs to list appropriate differential
diagnoses:
Initiate treatment in relation to diagnosis, including safe oxygen
Perform chest aspiration and chest drain insertion
Recognise disproportionate dyspnoea and hyperventilation
Practice appropriate management of wheeze and stridor
Evaluate and advise on good inhaler technique
Recognise indications for ventilatory support, including intubation and
Exhibit timely assessment and treatment in the acute phase exhibit timely assessment and treatment in the acute phase
Recognise the distress caused by breathlessness and discuss with
patient and carers
Recognise the impact of long term illness
Consult senior when respiratory distress is evident
Involve Critical Care team promptly when indicated
Exhibit non-judgemental attitudes to patients with a smoking history
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Monday, 19 October 2009
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Ryder pg 11 Images and videos from the internet
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