Clinical Skills and CPD
AKI Stages Explained: Quick Guide for Junior Doctors
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is common on wards and often confusing for juniors. This guide breaks down AKI stages, warning signs, complications, and management in a clear, practical way.
Clinical Skills and CPD
Simple Guide to IV Cannula Sizes, Colours & Vein Selection
A complete guide to IV cannulation: sizes, colour codes, vein selection, and step-by-step insertion explained simply for clinical practice.
Clinical Skills and CPD
No More ECG Confusion: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
ECGs can feel intimidating with their spikes, waves, and intervals — but they don’t have to be. This guide offers an easy mnemonic, proper lead placement tips, and a structured step-by-step method so you can read an ECG confidently, whether you’re a medical student, IMG, or junior doctor.
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Post-Falls Assessment – NHS Guide for Junior Doctors
Bleeped to a fall? Here’s a clear, step-by-step post-falls assessment guide for junior doctors in the NHS – from injuries to documentation and escalation.
Clinical Skills and CPD
ABG Made Easy: A Simple Guide to Acidosis and Alkalosis
ABG interpretation made easy for students and IMGs. Learn the basics of acid-base balance and how to read ABG results step by step.
Clinical Skills and CPD
Effective VTE Prophylaxis in NHS based on Guidelines in 2025
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to blood clots forming in the venous circulation. It includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, both of which are...
Clinical Skills and CPD
DNAR Rules for UK: Top 5 Things in NHS Doctors Need To Know
Struggling with DNAR forms and conversations? This practical guide for UK and IMG doctors explains what DNAR means, who signs it, when to discuss, and how to document it safely.
Clinical Skills and CPD
6 Shocking Types of Delusion Explained with Real Examples
Break down the major types of delusion—persecutory, grandiose, jealous, and more—with simple explanations, clinical insight, and a touch of humour.
Clinical Skills and CPD
Why You Should Be ALS Course Certified for NHS Jobs in 2025
Thinking of doing the ALS course as an IMG in the UK? This guide breaks down everything from booking and cost to why it matters for NHS jobs — plus reimbursement tips.
Clinical Skills and CPD
Bladder Scan: Interpreting the Scanner Results for NHS Staff
A clear, practical guide to bladder scans in the NHS. Learn when and how to perform them, interpret results, avoid catheter overuse, and teach junior staff effectively.
Clinical Skills and CPD
Round Window Shielding Effect in Tubotympanic CSOM
Tubotympanic CSOM, also known as safe or benign CSOM, is a common type of chronic ear infection. This post explains its causes, key symptoms like ear discharge and hearing loss due to the round window shielding effect, as well as investigation methods and treatment approaches.