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Analyzing liver function: how to use lab values

In this video, we'll look at liver function tests in more detail, what each of these tests can tell us about our patient's health, and when they may signal something sinister.
30th Dec 2020 • 3m read

Identifying cholestasis on a liver lab panel

In this video, we'll explore the cholesteric pattern of liver function test abnormalities, discuss which enzymes you need to take seriously, and what you should do if the results aren't clear.
30th Dec 2020 • 2m read

Getting to know albumin physiology

In this video, from our Liver Lab Essentials course, we look at how serum albumin levels can help you to determine whether your patient is suffering from an acute or chronic liver disease.
30th Dec 2020 • 2m read

Recognizing an acute abdomen

In this video, you'll learn the three key signs of an acute abdomen, critical symptoms that require urgent referral, and underlying conditions that lead to this painful situation.
26th Dec 2020 • 3m read

Managing spina bifida

In this video, you'll learn the critical elements of caring for children with spina bifida and when to seek specialist support.
14th Dec 2020 • 6m read

Demonstrating the essentials of abdominal palpation

In this video, you'll learn how to build trust with your patient in pain as well as the proper hand placement for light and deep palpation.
26th Nov 2020 • 3m read

Auscultating the abdomen

In this video, from our Abdominal Examination Essentials course, we look at a step-by-step method for ensuring that all areas of the abdomen are covered and how to tell when something is wrong.
26th Nov 2020 • 3m read

How to take a detailed history of gastrointestinal symptoms

In this video, we'll take a look at the main abdominal complaints that patients typically present and figure out which area of the GI tract is likely to be responsible.
26th Nov 2020 • 3m read

Treating sports-related head injuries

In this video, we review sports-related syndromes and discuss when it's safe for a high school athlete to return to play after a neck injury and when returning to play could make things worse.
14th Nov 2020 • 3m read

Managing patients with gliomas

Knowing the grim prognosis of gliomas, how do you manage a patient with a suspected, or definitively diagnosed, high-grade (grade III or IV) astrocytoma? In this video, we'll look at the process you should follow when dealing with these sensitive situations and how to best support your glioma patients.
14th Nov 2020 • 3m read