Tracheostomy Overview
An overview of tracheostomy, including the tracheostomy procedure, types of tracheostomy tubes, the tracheostomy weaning process and tracheostomy emergencies.
Category: Respiratory
CPAP vs NIV (BiPAP)
An overview of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV/BiPAP), including physiology, indications and complications.
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) | Acute Management | ABCDE
A structured approach to the recognition and management of pulmonary embolism (PE) in a medical simulation setting (ABCDE).
Pneumothorax | Acute Management | ABCDE
A structured approach to the recognition and management of pneumothorax in a medical simulation setting (ABCDE).
Spirometry Interpretation
This article provides a structured approach to spirometry interpretation, including how to differentiate between restrictive and obstructive lung disease.
COPD | Acute Management | ABCDE
A structured approach to the management of an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a medical simulation setting (ABCDE).
Pulmonary Oedema | Acute Management | ABCDE
A structured approach to the recognition and management of pulmonary oedema in a medical simulation setting (ABCDE).
ABG Quiz
Put your knowledge of ABG interpretation to the test with this ABG quiz which includes both MCQs and SBAs.
Pulse Oximetry: Uses and Limitations
You will see pulse oximetry being used in a number of clinical settings, such as in the emergency department and in the operating theatre, to assess and monitor patients, so it is important to know about its uses and limitations, as well as how to interpret the readings that it produces.
ABG Interpretation
This guide provides a structured approach to ABG interpretation, with some worked ABG examples to show how to apply the approach.
Chest X-ray (CXR) Interpretation
A structured approach to chest x-ray interpretation with examples of the various pathology you’ll be expected to recognise.
Asthma
A brief overview of asthma in both adults and children, including basic pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, investigations and management options.
