This session describes the process of weaning from mechanical ventilation, the pathophysiology that affects the success of weaning and the predictors of weaning success and failure. It also describes weaning techniques and the role of tracheostomy and non
Cardiogenic shock is acute heart failure in its most severe form. This session defines the condition and explores its causes, diagnosis and management.
This session explores the identification, assessment and diagnosis of dementia and the benefits of an early diagnosis. Later, it will investigate what...
This session explains how to assess a child with fever using the ‘traffic light’ system. It discusses febrile seizures, their features and management,...
This session describes the prevalence and impact of meningitis. You will learn to recognise the symptoms and how to conduct immediate management of a ...
This session considers the management of children who present with acute abdominal pain in general practice. The management of chronic and recurrent a...
This session will examine sexual practices and highlight the relative risks of sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition and unplanned pregnancy associated with sexual behaviours at a population level.
This session will examine the ways in which a sexual history can be different from a general medical history. It will discuss some of the issues from the patient/client’s perspective and highlight some of the barriers to effective communication in
