Short Courses for Medical Doctors

This session will revise the definition, classification and mechanism of action of commonly used antibiotics. The principles of antibiotic use in a variety of clinical situations will be covered and the problem of antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics w

This session contains a link to the BJA Education article followed by a series of self assessment multiple choice questions.<br><br>The article will open in a new window or tab depending on your browser.<br><br> CPD credits are awarded by the RCoA for the

This session will discuss the pathophysiology, clinical features and management of both hyponatraemia and hypernatraemia in critically-ill patients.

This session will discuss the management of critically-ill patients with abnormalities in serum potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg2+) and phosphate (PO42-).

This session describes the haematological investigations commonly used when assessing and managing critically-ill patients.

This session gives a brief overview of normal physiological mechanisms regulating body pH, followed by case studies with a particular focus on abnormalities pertaining to the respiratory system.

This session covers the interpretation of arterial blood gases and describes common types and causes of metabolic acid-base disturbance.

This session contains a link to the BJA Education article followed by a series of self assessment multiple choice questions.<br><br>The article will open in a new window or tab depending on your browser.<br><br> CPD credits are awarded by the RCoA for the

This session examines aspects of thromboprophylaxis and thrombosis, including the aetiology, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, and the impact on healthcare costs.

This session describes the use of crystalloids and colloids for acute fluid resuscitation.