Short Courses for Medical Doctors

An account of acid-base physiology and its relevance to anaesthesia.

This session describes the structure, function and mechanism of action of enzymes. Their role in regulation and cellular physiology is identified.

In this session you will gain an understanding of the fluid compartments and the factors involved in the distribution of fluid between them. This is a vital skill which will enable you to adequately assess and treat sick patients and help you to choose wh

This session describes the physical processes by which molecules traverse cell membranes.

This session will enable you to understand the pathogenesis of obesity and its effects on various organ systems.

This session examines the control of body temperature. It covers physiological aspects of temperature homeostasis including various mechanisms and body systems that are involved in regulation.

This session defines the mortality rate for patients admitted to ICUs in the UK and discusses important aspects of severity of illness scoring systems that are applied to this population. This session also looks at the longer-term non-mortality outcomes e

This session will ensure you understand the role and implementation of, as well as other issues involved in, critical care outreach services.

This session describes the modes of mechanical ventilation used on the intensive care unit and addresses the complications associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation.

This session describes the advanced management of hypoxaemia and hypercapnia in mechanically ventilated patients.