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Diagnosing acute appendicitis

In this video, we'll go through a foolproof approach to diagnosing this problem, why imaging is not always the answer, and what to do once you've diagnosed appendicitis.
6th Oct 2021 • 5m read

AI in healthcare: 7 examples you should know

Get yourself up to speed on how AI can be used in healthcare!
10th Sep 2021 • 3m read

Managing cauda equina syndrome

In this Medmastery lesson, from our Neurology Masterclass: Managing Emergencies course, we review the detailed management of cauda equina syndrome so you can confidently manage it.
10th Sep 2021 • 6m read

Managing spinal cord injury

In this video, we look at the factors that lead to worsening neurological deficits, what to do when your patient responds poorly to fluid resuscitation, and commonly used medications that can actually make the situation worse.
10th Sep 2021 • 4m read

Identifying and managing meningitis

In this video, we'll look at the important symptoms that scream bacterial meningitis, how to initiate treatment, and when to avoid a lumbar puncture at all costs.
10th Sep 2021 • 5m read

Managing status epilepticus

In this video, we go through the step-by-step process for treating status epilepticus, where the process can go horribly wrong, and what to do if the patient remains unresponsive.
10th Sep 2021 • 4m read

Treating aneurysmal hemorrhage

In this video, we take an in-depth approach to the initial management of aneurysmal hemorrhage, controversial medications sometimes used in the process, and what to do if your patient deteriorates further.
10th Sep 2021 • 4m read

Managing hemorrhagic strokes

In this video, we look at the process to follow when managing a hemorrhagic stroke and what affects prognosis in these patients.
10th Sep 2021 • 4m read

Recognizing hemorrhagic strokes

In this video, we look at the process to use when trying to distinguish between ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke, risk factors for each, and why surgery is often not indicated in hemorrhagic stroke.
10th Sep 2021 • 4m read

Managing the ischemic stroke patient

In this video, we look at the complicated care of cerebral ischemia, the initial steps that should be followed to manage a stroke patient, and how to make sure you're not actually dealing with another pathology altogether.
10th Sep 2021 • 5m read