This session describes the contraindications for central venous catheter insertion, the use of ultrasound in insertion, the technique of insertion, and the nuances associated with different sites of insertion. It also promotes a safe insertion culture and
This session will look at airspace disease. It will focus on practical aspects of identification of airspace pathology on chest radiographs, and consider the possible causes for the appearances. Radiographic case studies/examples will be used to demonstra
This session focuses on chest radiographs in the Emergency Department and devices seen on chest radiographs. The findings in life-threatening conditions, the indications for devices and the relevant anatomy are described. Mistakes and complications of pla
This session will look at the interstitial pattern of opacification which is commonly seen in chest radiographs. The anatomy and physiology of the lung interstitium will be presented. This will be correlated with the clinical and radiological features ass
This session will look at the pleura, the pleural spaces and common pathologies that affect them. The anatomy and physiology of the pleural cavities will also be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed upon the radiographic appearances of some of the common and
This session will look at the normal appearances of a chest radiograph. It will cover the radiological anatomy, use of a search strategy, common radiographic abnormalities and normal variants.
This session describes the indications for pleural drain insertion and how a Seldinger pleural drain can be inserted. It explains the supporting role of ultrasonography and the management of patients undergoing Seldinger drain insertion, before during and
This session will provide the background, indications and technique of Emergency Pleural Drainage. At the end of the session the trainee should feel confident they have all of the background information to perform this potentially life saving procedure.
