T&O

Compartment Syndrome

Compartment Syndrome   Definition of compartment syndrome The condition where elevated pressure within a confined space can lead to damage of its co...

Head Trauma – Questions

Common acute head trauma exam questions for medical finals, OSCEs and MRCP PACES   Question 1. Aetiology Falls Assaults RTCs   ...

Head Trauma

Head trauma   Common causes of head trauma Falls Assault Road traffic collisions (RTCs)   Pathophysiology of head trauma Coverin...

Trauma & Orthopaedics Mnemonics

Initial trauma history (AMPLE history) Allergies Medications PMHx Last ate/drank Events   Management of soft tissue injuries (RICE) ...

Bites – Questions

Common bites exam questions for medical finals, OSCEs and MRCP PACES   Question 1. Co-amoxiclav 625mg three times a day orally (prophylactic or mi...

Bites

Bites (animal and human) Epidemiology of bites Common cause of presentation to accident and emergency department- account for approximately 1% of p...